Is the auspicious meaning of Ganoderma lucidum related to its shape?

The auspicious implication of Ganoderma lucidum is determined by its own nature, and it has been transformed into wishful and auspicious images through folk beautification and evolution. There is a cloud-like ring pattern on the surface of Ganoderma lucidum hat, which is called "Ruizheng" or "Qingyun", which is a symbol of good luck and later evolved into "Ruyi".

Carved from boxwood, rosewood or jade, it is a handicraft symbolizing wealth and good luck, and is often enjoyed, decorated or collected by the royal family or wealthy families. In the furnishings of the Palace Museum and the Summer Palace in Beijing, there is also the "Ruyi Tree" symbolizing the multi-headed Ganoderma lucidum, which is a rare mascot and priceless treasure.

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"Ganoderma lucidum" in ancient culture is different from Ganoderma lucidum in modern biological concept. It does not show its natural attributes, but focuses on expressing its social attributes. It has been sublimated into a symbol of communication between man and nature, so it pursues similarity rather than spirit.

Ganoderma lucidum has bright color and beautiful shape. It is said to be the incarnation of Yao Ji. Yan Di's youngest daughter, Yao Ji, was smart and beautiful, but died before she got married. There was a Ganoderma lucidum where she died, so people say that Ganoderma lucidum is the embodiment of beauty.

There are many stories about becoming immortal. The most typical one is that after Qin Shihuang unified the six countries, in order to live forever, he sent Xu Fushi (a Taoist who is proficient in astronomy and geography) to take 3,000 boys and girls to Yingzhou in the East China Sea to look for immortal grass.