Deer was a symbol of longevity in ancient times, and it also represented political power and kindness. White deer, in particular, is called "Fairy Deer" or "Tianlu" and is regarded as a magical auspicious beast. The ancients thought that "Wang Zhixiao was a white deer; Wang is clear and beneficial, and look. " The appearance of white deer is considered as a symbol of world peace.

In Confucian culture, deer is a symbol of the emperor's benevolent governance, and the appearance of white deer is often attached as a symbol to test the emperor's moral governance and providence. In Lu Jia's Xin Yu in Han Dynasty, "Luming Literature strives for the masses with benevolence" and "Luming Literature" are the spiritual pillars of scholars.

The word "Luming Literature" has the meaning of being proud of the imperial examination and the imperial examination. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, China's four classical literary masterpieces, there are many idioms that use sika deer to interpret interests and rule. That is, for the central plains, who will win the battle, refer to the deer as a horse and so on.

Different meanings of other ancient creatures-Tai Sui

Usually refers to the "Tai Sui" among the twelve stars, that is, the folk often say that Tai Sui Xing Jun, the twelve stars change every 12 years, so when Tai Sui Xing Jun is on duty, there is a saying that this year's animal year is unfavorable, so it is also called "committing Tai Sui". Moreover, there are many taboos in the year when the prince is a policeman, such as breaking ground, which is precisely the origin of "breaking ground on the prince's head".

Of course, the above is a folk saying, and in addition to this meaning, Tai Sui has another meaning, that is, the name of a creature, namely Ganoderma lucidum.

Refer to the above? Baidu Encyclopedia-Tai Sui