Pixiu (Chinese: ?? ; pinyin: pÃÆ'xi? ; Wade-Giles: P'i-hsiu ), is a hybrid of Chinese mythical creatures , usually, but incorrectly referred to in the West by the Greek word "chimera", and is considered a strong protector of Feng Shui practitioners. It resembles a strong and winged lion. Pixiu is a variation of earth and sea, especially creatures that are influential and profitable for wealth. It is said to have a voracious appetite towards only gold, silver and gems. Therefore, traditionally for the Chinese, Pixiu has always been regarded as a favorable creature possessing a mystical power capable of drawing Cai Qi (wealth)) from all directions. Therefore, according to the Chinese zodiac, it is very helpful for those who are having a bad year.
There are two different types of Pixiu , men and women. Physical differences are seen by their horns. The two horns are the females of the species and are called " BÃÆ'¬xiÃÆ' Â © " "and one with one horn is the male of the species and is called a" Ti? n lÃÆ'¹ ".
- '' Ti? n lÃÆ'¹ '' (Chinese: ?? ; pinyin: ti? nlÃÆ'¹ ; Wade-Giles: t'ien-lu ) - is responsible for wealth. Showing '' Ti? N lÃÆ'¹ '' at home or at work is said to prevent wealth flowing.
- '' BÃÆ'¬xiÃÆ' Â © '' (Chinese: ?? ; pinyin: bÃÆ'¬xiÃÆ' Â © ; Wade-Giles: pi-hsieh ; "to ward off evil spirits") - cast out evil. It is also believed that BÃÆ'¬xiÃÆ'Â © has the ability to help anyone who suffers from evil Feng Shui who has offended Grand Duke Jupiter (also referred to as Tai Sui (??)).
- Ti? n lÃÆ'¹ , male of the species Pixiu , is said to go out into the world to search for gold and wealth forms and, take it home to his master, BÃÆ'Â,¬xiÃÆ'Â © ' , female of the species Pixiu , then said holding it, keeping it inside your house.
Pixiu craved the smell of gold and silver and it was like carrying his master's money in his mouth. These creature statues are often used to attract wealth in feng shui.
Today, Pixiu is also a popular design on the jade pendant.
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Characteristics
Fierce searched and covered with white gray fur, Pixiu , is a winged, lucrative animal species, written in ancient Chinese history and heralded through the millennium by a fantastic story of achievement strong and majestic in battle. Their fantastic legend has been passed down through two thousand years of Chinese knowledge. They have a strong Chinese dragon head, a brave lion's body and, historically, depending on whether it is male or female, sporting on its head either one horn (male) or two horns (female). In modern times, the historical physical appearance of these legendary beings has disappeared and, as time goes by, it is now more commonly described with only one horn, which will become male according to the ancient descriptions.
Old Chinese explanations, depictions and stone carvings of the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) show men with single horns and women with two tails. Like the Chinese Phoenix, today's general image is a representation of single sex with one horn (male). Pixiu has prominent eyes and sharp teeth. The strong body resembles a Chinese lion and its legs have claws and claws. There is one variation of ancient stone statues found with nails, but all Pixiu always have wings. Many have bifurcata (separate) tails hanging low and down, covering their buttocks and their rectum, a representative metaphor that they hold gold in their stomach but will not let it out.
Looking at the Pixiu posture, the creature seems to project a sense of strength, elegance and mobility. So is his big and open mouth ready to devour the gold and luck for his master. Therefore, the Pixiu statue is often used at home as a way of receiving and storing wealth and wealth.
The Imperial Pixiu used during the Qing dynasty developed the physical characteristics of a fatter, larger body, showing a stomach that can be loaded with unlimited amounts of gold and all forms of wealth and fate good.
Because of their similar appearance, Pixiu is often confused with fu dog or "Qilin" , but Pixiu b > can be easily distinguished apart from the two animals with a pair of feather wings that can fly between Heaven and Earth.
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Mythology
One story about Pixiu says that it violates the law of Heaven by defecating on the floor of Heaven. When found, it was punished by a blow by the Jade Emperor. The blow was hard enough to cause the rectum to be permanently sealed. The Jade Emperor further states that the Pixiu diet will be limited to gold, silver and gems. This is why Pixiu can eat gold, silver and jewelry but can not get rid of it. This is one of the origin of the Pixiu status as a symbol of wealth acquisition and preservation.
Another story says that Pixiu , is the youngest son of the Dragon King who behaves well and is spoiled by his parents. One day Pixiu was playing at the table of the Dragon King and inadvertently broke a very important seal representing the power of the Dragon King. The Dragon King became very angry and used magic to turn Pixiu into an animal. He then seals his rectum and declares that since then, Pixiu can only eat things that represent wealth, such as gold, silver and gems.
'' Pixiu '' is considered a very fierce creature. Large fangs, seen in the mouths of growling creatures, are used to attack demons and demons, deplete their essence and transform it into wealth. Pixiu also guard against the disease caused by this same evil spirit. It is written that the Heavenly patrol Pixiu patrols to keep demons at bay and to protect their owners from all dangers.
It is believed that the devoted Pixiu will always and continuously guard his Master, even after he graduated from this life to the next world. It is also believed that Pixiu will help their Masters ascend to heaven by flying them to Heaven while they ride their strong backs.
History
"Pixiu" seems to have originated from the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) where they were found mentioned and originally called "ta ¡O bÃÆ'Â " in the Han Book, an ancient written record of Chinese history.
Book of Han completed in 111 A.D. In Chapter 96, it is written,
"In country W? G? Sh? n LÃÆ' there is a creature called" tÃÆ'¡o bÃÆ'¡ "(meaning" peach elected "), lion and rhinoceros." - from the section titled Western Region Account.
Annotations were also found there where women and men "tÃÆ'¡o bÃÆ'¡" were further described as having antlers like deer , but men, referred to as "Ti? n lÃÆ'¹" , have only one horn and women, referred to as "< b> BÃÆ'¬xiÃÆ' Â © " , has two horns .
In recognition of the legend of the ferocity and greatness of Pixiu in battle,
The Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, in ancient China, declared that the remarkable and wonderful, pious Pixiu, who obtained and kept Master's gold, would forever be known as the "Emperor's Treasure". It is said that the Emperor stated that only the Kingdom people can have Pixiu and are strictly forbidden for others to have it, including officials. This law was kept until the end of the Qing dynasty.
Chinese Architecture
During Chinese history, Pixiu is usually displayed in ancient architecture to ward off Yin Qi (??) and to avail luck Qi . Pixiu statues are usually found in the four corners of the houses, palaces and halls of the most important people such as the Chinese Emperor. The Pixiu sits behind a dragon, phoenix, winged horse, sea horse, etc, in a guarding way.
In ancient China, the stone statue of Pixiu (Bixie) was also used as the guardian of the emperor's tomb of the Han dynasty and other royalty.
Feng Shui
Pixiu (aka "Pi Yao" in some modern cultural translations) is a heavenly variation of a very powerful and lucrative fortune. They are said to have the power to help anyone who suffers bad Feng Shui because it has offended Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui). In 2005, the Great Duke lived in the West, so those born in the year of the Rabbit would conflict with him. Feng Shui practitioners must make sure that they show Pixiu (Pi Yao) in the West to appease Tai Sui. The Pixiu (Pi Yao) should also be displayed in homes for those who survive in bad luck after moving to a new house or soon after the renovation. In 2006, Tai Sui moved to Northwest. The exact position in 2006 is West-Northwest.
See also
- The Chinese Dragon
- Feng Shui
- Imperial imperial lion
- Qilin
- Unicorn
References and footnotes
External links
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