What were ancient hooks used for?

Ancient gouchen is a tool for divination and prediction of good and bad luck.

1. The origin and history of Gouchen

Gouchen originated in ancient China and can be traced back to Shang Dynasty. It is a divination tool made of tortoise shells or animal bones, which is used to predict good or bad luck and seek guidance and decision-making from the gods. In the history of China, Gou Chen was widely used in the Zhou Dynasty, and developed a wealth of divination methods and systems.

2. The emergence and formation of Gouchen

Gouchen is generally made of tortoise shells or animal bones, such as tortoise shells and tortoise shells. There are many forms of hook Chen, which can be divided into two types: one is a whole tortoise shell or animal bone, usually called "full hook Chen", which is engraved with symbols and hexagrams; The other is to cut tortoise shells or animal bones into small pieces and drill them into strings, which are usually called "broken hooks", and each piece is engraved with symbols and hexagrams.

3. How to use it

Divination by hook-up requires certain rituals and procedures. First of all, fortune tellers need physical and mental purity, making sacrifices and dedication. Then, pick up the hook, according to specific problems or needs, choose the corresponding seal cutting to face yourself, and then shake or throw the hook to observe its position, orientation and grain, make predictions and make good or bad decisions.

4. The function and significance of Gou Chen in ancient times.

Gouchen played an important role in ancient times. It is regarded as a mysterious and sacred tool. People believe that they can communicate with the gods and get their guidance and decision-making through hook-ups.

Kings, nobles and officials in ancient society often used hooks to predict the quality of the country and political decisions, as well as personal occupation, marriage and health. Gouchen is also widely used in people's daily life, such as seeking medical advice, choosing the right marriage partner and making decisions.

5. Chen's influence and evolution.

As one of the representatives of ancient divination tools, Gou Chen had a far-reaching influence on the ancient culture of China. Its development and evolution not only promoted the research and development of divination, but also influenced the philosophical thought and cultural inheritance of later generations.

The symbols and hexagrams contained in Gouchen have become an important part of later Yi-ology and Bagua-ology, and contributed a unique artistic heritage to the unique charm and wisdom of ancient China culture.