The cultural meaning of stone lions has never been unified. One way of saying this is that they represent the meaning of exhaling. To open your mouth is to collect money, and to keep your mouth shut is to keep money. It will be explained in detail below.
(in front of the bank gate)
1. Note that most banks have bronze lions in front of them. Many friends know that some buildings, such as courthouses, have stone lions. But why are there always copper coins in front of banks, and they all keep their mouths shut? There are two lions in front of various buildings. Aren't their expressions the same? What are the taboos?
The cultural meaning of stone lions has never been unified. One view is that lions are auspicious animals and can drive away evil spirits. The book "A Brief Introduction to the Situation in Beijing" says: "The stone is also real, and the lion thinks it is. It is hard to say that it is not easy for seniors to start a business. " According to China's physiological principle, the lion in China folk custom is a beast of the town house, which also has the function of avoiding evil spirits and is often used as a gatekeeper. The lion is also the king of beasts, which shows dignity and majesty.
According to the traditional custom, a pair of lions are left male and right female, which can also be distinguished by what the lions step on. The ball under the hoof symbolizes the unity and supreme power of the whole world, and must be a lion. The little lion stands under his hoof, symbolizing the continuation of his children and grandchildren. This is a lioness.
The lion's mouth opened and closed. One way of saying this is that they represent the meaning of exhaling. To open your mouth is to collect money, and to keep your mouth shut is to keep money. There are stone lions on both sides of the front entrance of the ancient temple, and the lion opens his mouth and looks at the believers coming and going; The lioness keeps her mouth shut to protect her children, which shows the characteristics of traditional society that men are superior to women and perform their duties. Of course, there is another saying: the lion is silent, and on the chanting, there is an "A" and an "Mi".
In front of the bank is a bronze lion. Copper is metal, which means money. Ancient coins are all made of copper and iron. When the lion's mouth is opened and closed, it means lucky. When it is closed, it means keeping money, and money only means eating and not spitting.
There are also many banks that are not lions, but cockroaches.
Magic, pronounced "brave and brave", is the ninth son of the dragon. This animal is a fierce beast. In the south, most people like to call this beast "brave", while in the north, it is called "exorcism".
It can ward off evil spirits and make money into treasure. Therefore, institutions in stock exchanges, banks, horse racing, futures and other industries like to put it at the door.
Why do you have the function of seeking wealth and prospering wealth? Because it has no "asshole", it can only get in and out, so it has the function of collecting money.
Elephant ornaments, such as bronze elephants and stone elephants, are placed in front of some banks instead of lions. This is also implemented according to China's potential theory. Because the role of elephant ornaments in geomantic omen lies in "strengthening the power of seating." Placing elephant ornaments in front of the bank can absorb vitality and strengthen the strength of the seat.
Generally, the geomantic omen of buildings likes to have a backer, while elephants are huge and mountain-like. Putting elephant ornaments on the sitting side will strengthen the sitting side. When there is no mountain behind the house, it is backed by elephants. Placing elephant ornaments in front of the bank can absorb vitality and strengthen the strength of the seat. The so-called "there is a photo before, and there is a leaning behind" is like this.