Turtles, dragons, turtles, Xuanwu, and Xuanwu are all about the same, does it matter?

Turtles, common animals at the time, were easy to associate with because they were common. The dragon tortoise, also known as "赑屃" (bi xi), is a kind of rui beast recorded in ancient Chinese books, according to legend, it is one of the nine sons of the dragon, the head is a dragon, as a turtle, it is a divine beast of pure yang, which can ward off evil spirits, control evil, dissolve the flush, relieve misfortune, town house, attract wealth, gather wealth, and is a symbol of power and longevity. Some say that it evolved from the Xuanwu among the four great divine beasts, and some say that it was directly combined from the totem.

Ming Yang Shen's "Sheng'an Outer Collection" has a cloud: "Legend has it that the dragon gave birth to nine sons, and the dragon does not become a dragon, each with its own good: one is called a turtle, similar to a turtle, good load, and the turtle under the stone tablet is also ......."Because the head of the "Gang Tuan" is a dragon and a turtle, the folk also call it "Dragon Turtle".

Xuanwu is a kind of spiritual creature composed of a turtle and a snake. The original meaning of Xuanwu is Xuanwu, and the ancient sounds of Wu and Shen are connected. 玄, which means black; Yin means yin.

Xuan Ming was originally a description of the turtle: the back of the turtle is black, and the turtle is to invite the turtle to the underworld to ask the first, bring the answer back, and show it to the world in the form of a fortune omen. Therefore, the earliest basalt was the tortoise.

Gan Tuan, one of the nine sons of the dragon, also known as Baxia. It resembles a turtle, is a good load, and carries the stone tablet for many years. In the ancestral hall of the temple, people can see this hard-working strong man everywhere.

It is said that touching it brings blessings. To sum up, it is not confirmed that the dragon turtle is a turtle, because the appearance of the turtle is described as a turtle, and it has nothing to do with the dragon. And Xuanwu has a certain connection with both of them.

Turtles, dragon turtles, Xuanwu and Xuanwu are all mythical beasts in traditional Chinese culture, and there are some relationships and characteristics between them, as follows:

1.Turtle: The turtle is one of the four spirits and is a representative of the auspicious animal, symbolizing longevity, longevity, and stability. In ancient times, the turtle was one of the objects of sacrifice and worship, and was believed to have the functions of warding off evil spirits, controlling evil, dissolving evil, relieving misfortune, towning houses, attracting wealth, and gathering wealth, and was a symbol of power and longevity.

2.Dragon Turtle: The Dragon Turtle is a combination of a turtle and a dragon, a symbol of the god of the north and the stars of the northern heavens, and one of the four saints.

The image of the dragon turtle symbolizes good fortune, longevity, well-being and stability. In traditional culture, the dragon turtle is regarded as a beast capable of transporting and warding off disasters, and is used to pray for good luck and protect the family.

3.Xuanwu: Xuanwu is a kind of turtle and snake beast, which is the symbol of the god of the north and the stars of the northern sky, and is also one of the four saints.

The image of Xuanwu symbolizes tenacity, stability, and mystery. In traditional culture, Xuanwu is regarded as a rui beast that can ward off evil spirits, control evil, control houses, and attract wealth, and is used to pray for peace and wealth.

4.Gang Tuo: Gang Tuo is one of the sons of the dragon, the image of the dragon head turtle body, is the pure yang beast, can ward off evil spirits, control evil, dissolve the flush, relieve misfortune, town house, attract wealth, gather wealth. In traditional culture, it is regarded as a beast that can bring good luck and wealth.

To sum up, these four sacred beasts all have the functions of warding off evil spirits, controlling evil, calming houses, attracting wealth and gathering wealth in traditional Chinese culture, and are also regarded as auspicious animals and symbols of longevity. The relationship and characteristics between them are multifaceted, including cultural symbols, myths and legends, etc. The images of these mythical beasts have been used in different cultural occasions and objects, such as sacrifices, utensils, architecture, etc.

The dragon's head turtle body is a sage, and the Xuanwu is a combination of a turtle and a snake.

As the sixth son of the ninth son of the dragon of the long beast of the scale insect, it looks like a turtle, likes to carry weight, and looks very similar to the turtle, but there is a difference when you look closely, there is a row of teeth, while the turtle does not, and the head of the dragon is a head similar to a dragon, it is a symbol of longevity and auspiciousness, it always struggles to move forward with its head held high, and its four feet are tenaciously supported, and it strives to move forward, and always does not stop.

In ancient Chinese legends, Baxia often carried the three mountains and five mountains to make waves. was later subdued by Xia Yu and made a lot of contributions to Xia Yu. After the success of water control, Xia Yu let it carry its exploits by itself, so most of China's stone tablets were carried by it.

赑屃赑屃 (音Bi Opera pinyin: bìxì), also known as Baxia: shaped like a turtle, good weight.

In the palaces, ancestral halls, and mausoleums of various places, you can see the appearance of the stone tablet on its back. Among the various sayings of the dragon son, the swagger is generally ranked first among the nine sons. Legend has it that in ancient times, Baxia often carried three mountains and five mountains, making waves in the rivers, lakes and seas.

Later, Dayu subdued it when he controlled the water, and it obeyed Dayu's command, pushed the mountain and dug ditches, dredged all over the river, and made a contribution to the water control. The flood was subdued, and Dayu was worried that the Baxia would scatter wild everywhere, so he moved the extra-large stone tablet that stood up to the sky, and engraved the deeds of the Baxia to control the water, and called the Baxia to carry it, and the heavy stone tablet pressed it so that it could not walk casually. Baxia and turtles are very similar, but there are differences when you look closely, Baxia has a row of teeth, while turtles do not, and there are also differences in the number and shape of the carapace on the dorsal armor of Baxia and turtles.

Baxia, also known as the stone turtle, is a symbol of longevity and auspiciousness. It always struggled to move forward with its head held high, and its four legs were desperately supported, struggling to move forward, but it could not move its steps. The pedestals of some prominent stone monuments in our country are carried by the Baxia, and can be seen in the forest of steles and some historic sites.

Gan Tuan, one of the nine sons of the dragon, also known as Baxia. It resembles a turtle, is a good load, and carries the stone tablet for many years. In the ancestral hall of the temple, people can see this hard-working strong man everywhere. It is said that touching it brings blessings.

4) The god of command.

The turtle is a symbol of longevity and immortality in ancient times, and can guide the breath, "Historical Records of the Turtle Ce Liebiography" contains the clouds: "The old man in the south uses the turtle to support the bed, and he is more than 20 years old, and the old man dies, and the bed is moved, and the turtle is not dead." Turtles can conduct qi guidance".

Hug Puzi" contains: Chengyang Xuan Jian hunted when he was young, fell into the empty mound, hungry, saw that there was a big turtle in the mound, counted and turned, impermanence, opened his mouth and swallowed his breath, or he looked up. Thrifty also heard that the turtle could guide, but he tried to follow the turtle's actions, so he didn't go hungry again."

Moreover, the first of the seven houses of Beigong Xuanwu is also known as the South Dipper. "Star Classic" cloud: "The six stars of the Southern Dipper, the life of the Lord Son of Heaven, and the position of the Prime Minister."

Jin Ganbao (survived around 316) "Sou Shen Ji" quoted Guan Zhi as saying: "Nandou is destined to live, and Beidou is injected to death." Worship Nandou can increase longevity.

This is very attractive to emperors, bureaucrats, and ordinary people who pursue immortality.

These divine characteristics of Xuanwu not only won the faith of all social strata, but also laid the foundation for Xuanwu to evolve into a Taoist god after the Tang and Song dynasties.