Lions didn't originate in China at all. Why are there so many stone lions in the history of China?

The history of lions in ancient China has a long history. Bronzes that can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty at first, and lions can also be seen on some primitive bronzes. Where did this lion come from? It is said that it was at that time that a small country nearby paid tribute to the Central Plains Dynasty from the Western Regions. According to Guo Pu's Chronicle of Bamboo Books in Jin Dynasty, Zhou Muwang rode eight horses to patrol the western regions, and there was a "wild horse of 500 Li". Guo Pu's Note: Monkey, Lion.

Zhou Muwang has a history of over 3000 years. There is a description of this matter in Er Ya Shi Beast. In the Han Dynasty, it was written: "Protect deer like cats and eat tigers and leopards". Therefore, according to this written record, we can learn that at that time, in addition to the well-known tigers, leopards, dogs and cats, China people also had a magical spirit beast, which was the teacher (lion).

With the spread of Buddhism in China, this appearance of the lion is known to more people. But of course, in China's history, culture and art, the lion is regarded by the common people as a kind of spirit beast in myths and legends, not an animal in real life, and "Sister-in-law" is also regarded as a unique name for the lion in ancient China.

In the folk culture of China's ancient history, the lion has always been endowed with the meaning of auspiciousness and protection, so this is why there must be a stone lion in front of one's own portal in ancient times. In addition, there is a unique culture and art of "lion dance performance" in China, which is also divided into two factions: the South and the North. This unique traditional culture in China has also become a unique way for China people to celebrate a happy life and solve problems almost every year.