Archive for category Chinese Myths
Nine Sons of the Dragon – Jiaotu
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Myths on March 6, 2011
Jiaotu is the ninth son of the dragon. He enjoys listening to the tunes played by stringed instruments, so his image can often be found on the instruments, especially stringed instruments.
He is also regarded as the ancient guardian with the task of watching over and guarding homes. Therefore, his image is always carved on doors. Read the rest of this entry »
the Legend of Chinese Nian
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Myths on February 2, 2011
In China, celebrating the Chinese New Year is also called passing of Nian in Chinese. Here, Nian means “year” in Chinese.
Legend goes that a Nian was a man-eating beast with a long head and sharp horn. It lived under the sea but in each spring, it came out to harm humans. Fortunately, the beast was defeated by an immortal god who disguised as an old man. From then on, it was never seen again. However, it was still believed to exist. In order to keep the beast away, every Chinese New Year’s Eve, Read the rest of this entry »
Nine Sons of the Dragon – Suanni
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Myths on January 3, 2011
Suanni is the 8th son of the dragon. He looks like the lion and some people even said that he was the alias of the lion.
He does not like moving but likes sitting and observing very much. Also, he is fond of smoke and fire. Therefore, his image can usually be found on top of incense burners and candle stands. Read the rest of this entry »
Nine Sons of the Dragon – Yazi
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Myths on December 5, 2010
Yazi is the seventh son of the dragon. He is the most impulsive and band-tempered. He is fond of wars and bloody killings, so his image always can be found on ancient weapons, such as knife hilts, battle axe, sword-hits, etc. In ancient times, it was regarded as the symbol of victory in wars and people believed that it could enhance the strength of soldiers.
In Chinese Fengshui, it is believed that displaying the Yazi at home facing the maindoor will help destroy the intention from your enemies, such as your business competitors who often fight with you.
Chinese Feng Shui
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Myths on November 12, 2010
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese metaphysical discipline that study on environmental effect on mankind. It is a divination system which includes selecting the houses and cemeteries’ position, orientation, layout, construction, etc.
Its history can date back to the period of Eastern Jin Dynasty (316~420). Fengshui was first mentioned in the book of Zang Shu written by Guo Pu, the originator of Feng Shui. During the period of Song Dynasty (960~1279), it was widely spread. Even in modern history, it was still very popular among Chinese people.
Feng Shui is guided by the theory of Yin and Yang and Five Elements. The five elements are the metal, the wood, the water, the fire and the earth. People believe that these five elements can help achieve harmony and balance in the surroundings around us. Read the rest of this entry »
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