What do you mean by "eight dark immortals", "eight Gui Xiang" and "eight yards"

The eight dark immortals are gourds, round fans, swords, lotus flowers, flower cages, fish drums, flutes and yin and yang boards. Because only the objects held by immortals are used, immortals do not appear directly, so they are called the eight dark immortals.

The Eight Dark Immortals can also be called the Eight Treasures of Taoism, which is different from the Eight Treasures of Buddhism. It refers to the eight musical instruments held by the Eight Immortals, representing the Eight Immortals, which are auspicious and omnipotent. It should be said that the main function is similar to the "eight treasures of Buddhism", representing different realms and pursuits of Buddhism and Taoism.

In the long-term folk circulation and the interpretation of folk artists, the current eight dark immortals mainly have the following functions and characteristics:

Fish drum, a treasure held by Zhang, "Fish drum frequently knocks Sanskrit", which can predict life;

Sword, a treasure held by Lv Dongbin, "Sword is full of magic now", which can suppress evil spirits and exorcise evil spirits;

The flute, the treasure held by Han Xiangzi, "the purple flute blows thousands of waves quietly", which makes everything breed;

Lotus, a treasure held by He Xiangu, can cultivate one's morality.

Gourd, a treasure held by Li Tie monster, "Gourd can only save Five Blessingg", which can help all beings;

Fan, the baby held by Zhong Liquan, can be brought back to life by "gently shaking the small fan with joy";

Jade board, the treasure held by Cao Guojiu, "Jade board is quiet", which can calm the environment;

The flower basket, a treasure held by Lan Caihe, "there is nothing in the flower basket", can enlighten the gods.