People in China have loved tigers since ancient times. The tiger is a symbol of strength and power, and also a beast of good fortune and peace. At the same time, the tiger is the king of all animals, representing majesty, strength and glory.
Tiger (scientific name: Panthera Tigris English name: Tiger): It is a big cat among mammals; The coat is light yellow or brownish yellow and covered with black stripes; Round head, short ears, black behind the ears and a white spot in the center. Strong limbs; The tail is thick and long, with black rings and black tail.
History:
In folk culture, the tiger symbolizes good luck. Ying Shao in the Eastern Han Dynasty recorded in his book "Customs and Righteousness": "The tiger, the penis, is also the length of all animals. Can play sharp and eat ghosts. " This shows that at least in the Han dynasty, tigers were regarded as a symbol of yang and could drive away evil spirits. Quite antique people often hang pictures of tigers going down the mountain in the hall to ward off evil spirits for their houses.
The beautiful meaning of the tiger is also reflected in folk activities. For example, during the Dragon Boat Festival in ancient times, realgar powder was used to put the "King" calligraphy and painting symbolizing the tiger on the forehead of children. The folks in the Yellow River Valley have always had the custom of wearing tiger-headed shoes and hats for their children, and they also hope that their children will be safe and sound, and look as dignified and energetic as tigers.
In addition, because the tiger is a symbol of yin, there are many allusions about the tiger and death. For example, the White Tiger Hall in the negotiation war, the "White Tiger Star" that Lin Chong mistakenly entered the White Tiger Hall in "Water Margin" led to Gao Taiwei's frame-up, and so on.
In short, the image of the tiger hovers between yin and yang in different contexts. Just like roses in the west, they are not only used to send flowers at funerals, but also related to death, symbolizing beautiful love.