The meaning of the mascot lion

The meaning of the lion mascot, there are many mascots, and different mascots have different meanings. As we all know, general mascots play an important role in our geomantic omen. Let's understand the meaning of the lion mascot.

The meaning of the lion mascot is 1. Lions are the most common auspicious animals in China folk culture. It is the embodiment of wisdom and strength, with the meaning of auspiciousness, prosperity and endless life, symbolizing status, dignity and peace.

Although lions are not a local product of China, China has a unique lion culture, and lion dances will be held all over the country during the festival. People put on colorful lion coats and imitate lions to walk, sit, throw balls and jump.

Among them, the dance of "double lions playing hydrangea" means endless life, family reproduction and social prosperity, and the picture of lions rolling hydrangea in auspicious patterns also has the same meaning.

The image of a lion often appears in Buddhist classics and Buddhist statues. Manjusri Bodhisattva, a wise Buddha, takes the lion as its mount, thus adding auspicious meaning to the lion.

Ancient officials and extended families were the ruling class and aristocratic class of society. Lions occupied the supreme position among all animals, and lion statues also became a symbol of authority.

The lion's front foot stands on the hydrangea, symbolizing power and unity. Shishi is regarded as "the patron saint of China people". Stone was originally cold and heartless, but the lion carved from stone has always inherited the meaning of auspiciousness, peace and harmony.

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Symbolic significance of stone lions:

As the patron saint of home, Shishi appears in Chinese civilization and even in the world civilization, which is difficult to verify.

China unicorns, four elephants and lions all appeared in front of feudal forces and became the patron saint of luxury houses in the spiritual field, and this cultural phenomenon also appeared in the home culture of the East and the West.

Today, the stone lion at the gate is still a noble and inviolable symbol.

Stone lion outside the palace gate

There are usually a pair of stone lions or bronze lions outside the palace gate. According to the architectural orientation, the paired stone lions in front of the ancient palace are generally left male and right female.

Lions placed on the left side of the door are generally carved into right front paws to play with hydrangeas (some are carved with their mouths open); The lioness on the right side of the door is carved into a left front paw to touch the cub (some are carved into a closed mouth).

You can also see from what is under the lion's paw: if there is a ball under the paw, which symbolizes the unity and supreme power of the whole world, it must be a lion. The cubs stand under their paws, symbolizing the continuation of their children and grandchildren. This is a lioness.

And because the lion is the king of beasts, a domineering beast. So it has the functions of "dignity" and "majesty". Today, it has extended from palaces and yamen to government agencies at all levels and even private houses. In front of the door, people like to use stone lions to ward off evil spirits.

Folk stone lion

Among the people, lions have become brave, powerful and auspicious incarnations.

Performing arts and plastic arts are often inextricably linked. The lion image in the lion dance is created by folk artists according to their own aesthetic ideals. Lively, naughty and lovely, completely lost the prestige of "the king of beasts"

In folk art, the lion also resonates with the voices of "Taishi" and "Shao Shi", implying a lofty position. Unlike the dragon and phoenix, the lion, as a royal patent, only appears in the modeling of court art. The lion modeling art is spread all over the homes of ordinary people, and even a pair of small stone lions may be erected at the door of ordinary people's homes.

Mascot 2 The meaning of lion is a symbol of power. What exactly does "Shishi" stand for?

Shishi has the function of exorcising evil spirits among the people and is the mascot of gatekeeper. Different shapes of stone lions represent different meanings.

Beijing lion:

As the name implies, the Beijing lion is the stone lion in Beijing, referring to the stone lion in the Forbidden City in Beijing. The shape of Beijing lion is generally dignified and atmospheric, which is a symbol of imperial power. Beijing lion is an auspicious beast that guards the royal gate and ensures the peace of the palace, because the lion is the king of all animals, magnificent, majestic and imposing. Rulers believe that lions can not only ward off evil spirits, but also bring auspicious atmosphere.

Lions in Beijing have a public mother. The lion's headdress is mane, with a loud neck, muscular and magnificent momentum. There is a little lion lying on his back at the left front foot of the lioness, and the male lion caresses a hydrangea on its right front foot. There are complex and exquisite leaf rolling patterns on the base. The bronze lion in the Forbidden City has become a model of all traditional lion styles.

Money lion:

Because the stone lion is usually decorated with a string of ancient money before modeling, it is named. It is a model of the southern stone lion. The lion offering money has the meaning of making money into treasure, and its shape is cute and smart, full of spirituality. It is one of the most common stone lions in Han nationality, and is often placed in front of temples or ancestral halls. Lions who donate money are generally hermaphroditic, and lions are often decorated with large strings of copper coins, meaning lucky money and treasure. The lioness plays with the little lion, which means that people are prosperous.

Tennis lion:

Also often called the ball lion, it is also the most common stone lion shape in South China. The shape of the net lion evolved from the traditional auspicious pattern of double lions playing in China. According to legend, the lion is the king of beasts and a symbol of strength and majesty.

Buddhist classics, the lion is highly respected. Tan Hui: "Shi Yu Shi (lion) is brave and diligent, and he is a rider of Manjusri Bodhisattva". Lions playing with balls is considered as a way to exorcise evil spirits, so the shape of tennis lions is very popular among Han people. Netlions are generally male and female, but both male and female lions are playing with a big hydrangea.

Chaoshan lion:

It is a kind of stone lion craft modeling spread in Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province. Chaoshan lions are like lions, but not like lions. It is an exaggerated and beautified artistic image. According to the famous woodcarving artist Zhang's formula: "Twelve don lions" means the characteristics of Chaoshan lion's head, with emphasis on exaggerating the lion's head and highlighting the key points.

The Chaoshan lion is very tall. The nose is wide, the eyes are big, the head and feet are covered with curly hair, and the body is covered with mane, which not only conforms to the lion's ecology, but also coordinates with the overall exaggeration. The head is big and the body is small, but because of the very decent sitting posture, people feel that their posture is vigorous, neat and beautiful, solemn and dignified, lively and interesting.

Hong kong lion:

This is a strange thing. With the introduction of western banks, it first appeared in front of Hong Kong banks, hence its name. This kind of stone lion is more realistic, and its shape is similar to that of a real lion. Usually a man and a woman are a pair, or standing or standing on both sides of the bank gate. Generally, the male lion's mouth is open, indicating that he wants to make money and treasure. The lioness kept her mouth shut, indicating that she kept her money.

Play the lion:

Playing lion, also known as stubborn lion and happy lion, looks like a happy and playful lion.

The moral of the lion mascot 3 What is the moral of the stone lion? What does it have to do with feng shui in terms of placement?

Stone lions are common evil spirits in Han traditional culture, and many people like to put them at home. Shishi means to eliminate disasters. Usually, people think they are mascots to ward off evil spirits in towns and houses. At the same time, the stone lion also has a symbol to show people's strength. Residents who usually put stone lions outside the door have a certain weight and character in the local area.

So what does a stone lion mean? How should the stone lion be placed properly?

People in China have always regarded stone lions as auspicious things. In many scenic spots in China, stone lions of various shapes can be seen everywhere. In ancient times, a pair of stone lions were placed in front of the gates of official temples and huge houses to protect urban houses. Until modern times, in front of the gates of many buildings, there was still a legacy of placing stone lions in town houses. The stone lion is majestic, powerful and domineering, and it can exorcise evil spirits and make money through strange travel. It fully embodies the majesty, self-esteem and grandeur of the Chinese nation.

It symbolizes wealth, good fortune and sacred momentum. It is the first choice for every enterprising enterprise.

For thousands of years, in the national culture of China, the stone lion has always been a symbol to protect people's good fortune and peace. It is not afraid of the cold wind and the hot sun, down-to-earth, and always loyal to you; It is noble, dignified and extremely regal; It is powerful and auspicious, and is regarded as the treasure of protecting the country, town and country. This is a true portrayal of Shishi who always protects people's good fortune and peace regardless of historical changes, and this can also bring strong resonance to the audience of brand communication.

Lions should be placed in the northwest, lions should be paired with each other, and the lion's head must be outside the house, and the lion's head door can be sheltered. It is suggested that a lion be paired with a female lion and a male lion. And it should be divided into men and women, and the left and right cannot be reversed. When placed, the lions can't go wrong as long as they take care of each other. If one of them is broken, you should immediately put on a brand-new pair of lions, and don't leave the other one in its place.

The lion is fierce, and its Sha Qi is heavy. The feng shui layout is to prevent evil spirits from entering the house, so the lion's head should be outside. If placed in a window, the lion's head must also face out of the window. Lions are mostly used to ward off evil spirits outside the house, so if you can't put a stone lion at the gate, you can add a metal lion head to the gate to ward off evil spirits.