Is there a difference between Xuanwu and tortoise?

Xuanwu and Tortoise are both sacred animals in China. Because of their similar appearance, many friends may often confuse the two. The following interesting historical series will introduce you to these two ancient beasts. After reading it, it may help you distinguish the two.

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First, let's talk about turtles. The tortoise in ancient mythology may be a little different from what we see now. The tortoise is one of the four great beasts. In fact, it is mainly related to the longevity of turtles and the influence of Xuanwu in the four great beasts. Turtles are divided into mysterious turtles and so on. The mysterious tortoise looks like Xuanwu, and its tail is a poisonous snake, which is extremely poisonous. Xuangui likes quiet. If he is harassed by humans or other elves, he will attack the invaders regardless.

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Xuanwu looks like a turtle and is the ancestor of the turtle. Over time, the descendants of Xuanwu evolved and eventually became turtles. Although the tortoise is a spirit beast, it has no strong power, but only a strong defense-turtle shell. When the tortoise is threatened, the whole body enters the tortoise shell, and the enemy can do nothing about it.

Why is the tortoise one of the four spirits?

Although the tortoise is influenced by Xuanwu, the main reason why it really becomes one of the four great beasts is its longevity. There is a saying among the people: "The Millennium Turtle is the Millennium Turtle." This sentence seems to be swearing, but it actually tells the longevity of the tortoise. This expensive feature accords with the human psychology of pursuing longevity, so turtles are regarded as a symbol of longevity. Therefore, it is divided into one of the four spirits.

In ancient times, turtles were often used to describe birthdays, but with the passage of the world, the family of turtle and Zhu was forgotten and used as a birthday greeting.

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Xuanwu, one of the four great beasts, guards the north. Xuanwu, also known as Dragon Turtle, is said to be the offspring of dragons and turtles. However, due to the thin blood of the dragon, it shows some characteristics of a snake, so it has a snake tail. Xuanwu's carapace has changed and become extremely hard, becoming the strongest armor of Xuanwu! Because Xuanwu's defense is super strong, therefore, in the battle, Xuanwu is responsible for defending and attacking other sacred beasts!

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Xuanwu is a water god, living in Beihai, and turtles live long. Xuan Ming has become a symbol of immortality, and the underworld is also in the north, so it is the god of the north. Xuanwu, also called Xuanming, can ask divination in the underworld. Xuanwu often turns war into friendship, and divines for people in the folk, seeking good fortune and avoiding evil.

The appearance of basalt

Xuanwu has two heads, one is a dragon head, but it has no horns, and the other is at the tail, which looks like a snake. Xuanwu's body is protected by a solid and heavy shell. The surface of the shell is not smooth, but uneven and ferocious. The appearance of Xuanwu is really ferocious and terrible to outsiders, and it may even be regarded as an evil beast. In fact, Xuanwu is the patron saint of the north!

Xuanwu and astrology

The northern seven-star bucket (Mu Yi), ox (Taurus), female (native bat), virtual (Japanese rat), dangerous (moon swallow), house (fire pig) and wall (water book) are shaped like turtles, which is called Xuanwu.

Xuanwu became the god of the north.

Although Xuanwu is one of the four great beasts, it looks mighty and has a temporary scenery. However, the appearance of Xuanwu has brought it great trouble. When Xuanwu was born, its strange and terrible appearance made parents dislike it, and even other sacred animals and spiritual animals alienated it. Even so, Xuanwu still has a loving and kind heart.

Lonely Xuanwu lives on the frozen land in the north, and often secretly helps some humans escape from the clutches of evil beasts. Xuanwu's kindness was finally discovered by a passing fairy and reported to heaven. Finally, Xuanwu was named the patron saint of the northern part of mankind and became one of the four great beasts!

Xuanwu's experience is obviously much more tragic than the other three great beasts, but he can stick to himself without resentment and abandon her parents, which is related to Xuanwu's thick and kind character. Being the patron saint of mankind is definitely a blessing for mankind!