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What is the symbolism of dogs

Symbolism of the dog

1. Loyalty, humane

Loyalty is the most common connotation of the canine, but as a domestic animal closely related to the life of the canine, canine form of life is the canine closest to the human being, and the most irreplaceable.

2. Fortune and Fortune

During the Shang Dynasty, dogs became doubly beloved pets, which can be based on the record in the "Book of Kapitsuka Zhou", "In the time of Shang Tang, the four directions offered dogs to be offered with beads, tortoiseshells and short dogs." And "Tang Book - Geography" recorded "Henan Road Puzhou Puyang County tribute silk dog" to understand that the dog is the ancient people's favorite pets.

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3. Companionship, affection

Dogs have been given the "companionship" and "affection" symbolism. After Zhang Biao's defeat, he went with his wife Yang, but his dog Huang Cang was with him before and after him, and he never left him", as recorded in the Book of Chen, which shows that Zhang Biao's dog became his last loved one.

4. Faithful, loyal

Because of the phrase "willing to do the work of dogs and horses", the meaning of the dog has a spirit of loyalty, the dog is loyal to the motherland, loyal to friends.

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5. Prophecy of good and bad luck, to ward off evil spirits in addition to disaster

Ancient people believe that the dog is a spiritual animal, can predict the good and bad luck, so according to the time of the dog's barking, as well as the dog's own fur color, summarized in a number of methods of divination of good and bad luck. So according to the time of the dog's barking and the color of the dog's fur, some methods of divination were summarized.

For example, if you hear a dog barking in the morning (3:00-5:00 a.m.), it means that the God of Wealth is at your doorstep; if you hear a dog barking in the morning (5:00-7:00 a.m.), it means that your child may be in trouble (13:00-15:00 a.m.); if you hear a dog barking in the morning (19:00-21:00 a.m.), it means that your child may be in trouble (19:00-21:00 a.m.).

And from the hair color is also very delicate, according to the "six animal phases of the law", black yellow eyebrows dog suitable for guarding the home, yellow lion dog symbolizes good luck, black lion dog symbolizes the attraction of wealth, yellow lion dog eyebrow to be light, the deeper the more inauspicious, and so on.

6. Lucky, rich

Additionally, the ancient people also regarded the dog as a symbol of good luck and wealth, who suddenly came to a dog, the owner will be happy to adopt, because it is a sign of fortune is coming, which is called the "cat poor dog rich", but also because of the dog called with "Wang! "So there is also the symbolism of prosperous wealth and prosperity.

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