There are many ancient novels in which immortals turn into cranes, because immortals and cranes are inherently integrated with each other in the traditional Chinese concept. The crane is an immortal, and the crane has the characteristics of an immortal - it is a symbol of longevity and immortality. Therefore, it is not surprising that immortals transform into cranes and cranes transform into immortals often appear in novels. As for mortals turning into cranes and flying into the sky to become immortals, this is the most unique form of mortals becoming immortals. Mortals can turn into cranes, which is a common ideal pursuit of ancient Chinese people. Because immortals are carefree and live a prosperous life, ascending to immortality means entering the realm of blessings. The method of crane-assisted ascension refers to the fact that mortals are assisted by cranes when they ascend to immortality. To this day, we still say that the deceased person "drove westward on a crane". Cranes are auspicious objects, so ancient Chinese handicrafts often have the image and shape of cranes. For example, on the Warring States period standing crane square pot unearthed in Xinzheng, Henan, there is a scene of a crane fluttering its wings and about to fly. (Attached photo) Mr. Guo Moruo said that this crane "breaks through the grandeur of ancient times. It is hesitant and full of ambition, looking at everything, trampling tradition under its feet, and wanting to fly higher and farther." Cranes are also often represented in the works of ancient painters. Subject matter, such as Bian Wenjin, a court flower and bird painter of the Ming Dynasty, who was a master of crane painting. The cranes painted in his "Bamboo Crane Picture" are vivid and lifelike, and the feathers are treated with meticulous care, fresh and natural. There are also "Snowy Plum Blossoms and Cranes" and "Spring Birds, Flowers and Trees" which are also very exquisite. They not only show the rich and bright mood of the cranes, but also have an otherworldly atmosphere. In folk art, cranes are also one of the auspicious decorations that people often cut and paste. For example, the folk paper-cut "Deer and Crane Spring Together" uses cranes to convey that spring is everywhere. A scene where everything is prosperous. These auspicious patterns not only provide people with the enjoyment of beauty and artistic influence, but also inspire people's thinking and creativity. They also have far-reaching significance in enriching human modern life and satisfying people's spiritual needs.