The boss prisons the cow (qiúniú)
The second boss 睚禦 (yázī)
The third boss laughs at the wind (cháofēng)
The fourth boss Pu Prison (pǔláo)
Laowu Suānní (suānní)
Lao Liubixi (bìxì)
Laoqi Bihuan (bìàn)
Lao Ba negative 屃 (fùxī)
Lao Jiu Chi kiss/鸱tail (chǐwěn/chǐweǐ)
Other saying is:
Lao Da 豑屃 (bìxì)
Lao Er Chi Kiss/鸱tail (chǐwěn/chǐweǐ)
Lao San Pulao (pǔláo)
Lao Si Bifan (bìàn )
Laowu Taotiè (tāotiè)
Laoliu earthworm (bāxià)
Laoqi 睚禦 (yázī)
Laoba Suāní (suāní)
Shūtú The legend of the dragon giving birth to nine sons means that the dragon gave birth to nine sons, and none of the nine sons became dragons, each of which is different. The so-called "dragon gives birth to nine sons" does not mean that the dragon happens to give birth to nine sons. In traditional Chinese culture, nine represents many things and has the supreme status. Nine is an imaginary number and also a noble number, so it is used to describe the dragon son. The idea that the dragon has nine sons has been around for a long time, but there is no explanation about which nine animals they are. It was not until the Ming Dynasty that various theories emerged.
One saying that "the dragon gave birth to nine sons" comes from the "Huailutang Collection" written by Li Dongyang of the Ming Dynasty. The nine sons of the dragon are:
Some theories also refer to Chi. First, Qilin, Chaotianhou (犼), and Pixiu are also included as one of the dragons.
The dragon gave birth to nine sons, each of which is different. There are many theories about the nine sons of the dragon in ancient China. Regardless of the various theories for now, let’s introduce some legendary descendants of the dragon
One of the sayings:
Qiu Niu, one of the nine sons of the dragon, is shaped like a small yellow dragon with scales and horns. He likes music and squats on the head of the piano. This musical dragon son not only stands on the huqin of the Han people, but also on the dragon-headed yueqin of the Yi people, the three-stringed qin of the Bai people, and some Tibetan musical instruments with his head raised and his mouth open.
睚禦 (Pinyin: Yázì), one of the nine sons of the dragon, with the body of a dragon and the head of a jackal, is fierce in nature, and is most fond of killing. It looks like a jackal and is easy to kill. Often carved on the hilt and scabbard. The original meaning of Yasui is to stare angrily, as the saying goes, "The virtue of a meal must be repaid, and the resentment of Yasui must be repaid." Retribution will inevitably lead to death, so it is natural for this jackal-like dragon to appear on the handle of the sword and the scabbard.
Chaofeng, one of the nine sons of the dragon, has always been in danger, and now his image is a beast with a horn.
Pulao, one of the legendary nine sons of the dragon, roared loudly when he was hit, and served as the animal button on the bell to help its sound spread far and wide. Shaped like a dragon but smaller than a dragon, it sings easily. It is said that Pulao lives by the sea and is most afraid of whales. Whenever he encounters a whale attack, Pulao screams incessantly. So, people put his image on the bell and carved the long piece of wood that struck the bell into the shape of a whale, using it to strike the bell in order to make the sound louder and louder.
Suanni (Pinyin: Suānní), one of the nine sons of the dragon in the legend, looks like a lion and likes smoking and sitting, so the image usually appears on the incense burner, swallowing smoke and blowing out mist.
Also known as Jin Ni and Ling Ni. Suanni is originally an alias for lion, so it is shaped like a lion, good at fireworks and easy to sit on. His style can be seen on the Buddha's seat and incense burner in the temple. Lions, an animal that dares to eat even tigers and leopards and has a majestic appearance, were introduced to China along with Buddhism. Since the Buddha Sakyamuni has the metaphor of a "fearless lion", people naturally arrange him as a seat for the Buddha, or carve it on an incense burner so that he can enjoy the incense.
Hui Lin, an eminent monk in the Tang Dynasty, said: "Suanni is a lion, and it came out of the Western Regions."
Bixi (Pinyin: Bìxì), also known as Guifu, Baxia, and Caixia, The nine sons of the Dragon are born, look like turtles, have teeth, are strong, and are good at carrying heavy loads. He also carries heavy objects on his back, and the stone turtle under the stone tablet is his image.
When the old city wall of Beijing was demolished, half a crocodile was found under the walls of Dongbianmen and Xibianmen. Therefore, it is said that the crocodile carried the city of Beijing.
Bi'an (Pinyin: Bì'àn), one of the nine sons of the dragon, looks like a tiger. It is said that he is fond of litigation, so his image is erected on both sides of the prison gate or the official hall. Also called charter. It looks like a tiger, is powerful, and is prone to prison litigation, so people carved it on the prison door. The tiger is a powerful beast, so it can be seen that the purpose of the tiger is to enhance the majesty of the prison and make the criminals intimidated.
Fùxì (Pinyin: Fùxì), one of the nine sons of the dragon, looks like a dragon, elegant and gentle, coiled around the top of the stone tablet.
Chiki, also known as Chiwei or Chiki (pinyin, Chīwěn, Chīwěi, Chīwěn), is one of the nine sons of the dragon. He has a moist mouth and a thick throat and is easy to swallow, so he became a spine-swallowing beast at both ends of the palace ridge. , use it to put out fires and eliminate disasters.
There is no definite statement whether the owl is a kind of bird or a legendary whale on the sea.
Also called Good Hope. Shaped like a four-legged snake with its tail cut off, this dragon son is good at looking around in dangerous places and also likes to eat fire. According to legend, when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty built the Bailiang Palace, someone wrote that there was a fish in the sea with a tail like an owl, that is, a falcon. It could spray water and rain, and could be used to ward off fires, so his image was sculpted on the corners, ridges, and corners of the palace. above the roof.
In addition, it is said that Chaofeng, Prisoner of Niu, and Fuqi are not the Nine Sons, but are replaced by:
Taotie (Pinyin: Tāotiè), a vicious glutton in legend beast, its head shape was often used as decoration on ancient bronzes, called the Taotie pattern. Legend has it that he is one of the nine sons of the dragon.
Looks like a wolf and eats well. Zhongding Yi vessels are often carved with the shape of their heads as decoration. Since the Taotie is a particularly gluttonous evil beast in legend, people call those who are greedy for food and even greedy for property a Gluttonian. Taotie also appears on Shang and Zhou bronzes as a patterned animal face decoration, called the Taotie pattern.
The earthworm should be one of the nine sons of the dragon in the legend. He likes water and is carved into the shape of an animal dripping water on bridge pillars and buildings.
Jiao Tu, one of the nine sons of the dragon, is shaped like a snail and a clam. It is reclusive and hates others entering its lair, so it has a ring on its head and title as its image.
It looks like a snail and a clam and is easy to keep its mouth shut, so people often carve its image on the pavement of the door or depict it on the door panel. When snails and clams are invaded by foreign objects, they always close their shells tightly. People use it on doors, probably because it means it can be closed tightly for safety.
It is also said that Chi, Qilin, Jian, and Pixiu are also the Nine Sons
Chi, or Chishou, is one of the legendary Nine Sons of the Dragon, with a big mouth and a belly that can accommodate a lot Water is often used to decorate drainage outlets in buildings, called Chishou Sanshui.
Qilin, a mythical beast in ancient Chinese myths and legends. The male is named Qi and the female is named Lin. The shape of the unicorn is like a deer, and its tail is like an ox's tail. The unicorn has a single horn, while the unicorn has no horns. In ancient China, Qilin was used to symbolize auspiciousness.
It is now generally believed that the unicorn is the giraffe.
Jiang, commonly known as Wangtianhou and roaring towards the sky, is said to be the son of the Dragon King and has the habit of keeping watch. The dragon on the top of the Huabiao pillar roars towards the sky, which is regarded as conveying the will of heaven and conveying the sentiments of the people. There are also literature records that Guanyin Bodhisattva's mount is "Roaring towards the sky".
Pixiu is also known as Tianlu and warding off evil spirits. It is a mythical beast in ancient Chinese myths and legends. It has a dragon head, a horse body, and lin feet. It is shaped like a lion, has gray hair, and can fly. Pixiu is a ferocious and powerful creature. It is responsible for patrolling the heavens and preventing demons, ghosts, plagues and diseases from disturbing the heavens.
In ancient times, people often used Pixiu as a title for the army. It has a mouth but no anus. It can swallow everything without diarrhea. It can attract wealth and accumulate treasures. It can only go in but not out. It has special magical powers. This is why many Chinese people now wear jade products made of Pixiu.
In ancient Chinese legends, a dragon has nine sons, all of whom are not like dragons and each has his or her own merits.
Several versions of the Nine Sons of the Dragon.
In ancient Chinese legends, a dragon had nine sons, none of whom were like dragons and each had his or her own interests.
Version 1:
Those who like heavy things: Bixi (sounds like Bixi), like to carry heavy objects on their backs, so they carry a stone tablet on their backs.
Good Watcher: 鸱ki (pronounced Chiki), who likes to look around the most, and are often decorated on the eaves. See the decorative little beasts on the ridges of ancient Chinese buildings
鸸餮 (pronounced Taotie), the most greedy Eat, you can eat and drink, and it is often decorated on the lid of the tripod. Because it can drink water, some are also decorated on bridge railings to prevent floods from flooding the bridge.
Those who are good at killing by nature: Yaju (Yin Ya Zi), who are fond of killing and fighting, often decorated on the rings and hilts of weapons.
狴犴 (Yin Ya Zi), the most They hate criminals, so they are often decorated on the lintel of prisons.
Those who like fireworks: Suanni (sound-sour mud), who are good at fireworks, are often decorated on the button of the lid of the incense burner.
Water lovers: Papi (sounding Baxia) is located beside the bridge and likes water the most. It is often decorated on the top of the stone bridge railings. The four corners of the rear door bridge are covered with snakes, and the shape is very beautiful.
Meek temperament: Jiaotu, most disgusted with others entering its lair, often decorated at the door.
Good ringer: Pulao, who likes music and roaring the most, is often decorated on the button of the big bell.
Version 2:
1. Bixi (bi, xi): shaped like a turtle, good at carrying loads. You can see him carrying a stone tablet in palaces, ancestral halls, and mausoleums all over the country. Among the various sayings of Long Zi, Bixi is generally ranked first among the Nine Sons.
2. Chiki (chi, wen): Likes to look around and is often placed on the ridge of a building, opening its mouth to swallow a ridge, and having a sword to fix it.
3. Pulao (pu, lao): has a rock and roll temperament, loves music, and loves to shout. It is used to decorate the tops of ancient musical instrument bells, and can also be seen on the buttons of temple bells.
4. Bian (bi, an): in charge of prison. It is often decorated on the lintel of the death row prison. Because its shape resembles a tiger, there is also a folk saying of Tiger Head Prison.
5. Suan Ni (suan, ni): has Buddha nature and likes incense, which can be seen on the lid of the incense burner. Moreover, Suanni is also the mount of Manjushri Bodhisattva, which can be seen in temples dedicated to Manjushri Bodhisattva. There is also a temple dedicated to Suanni on Mount Wutai, the monastery of Manjushri Bodhisattva. Because Suanni is the fifth son of the dragon, the temple is named Wuye Temple, which has great influence in the local area. Yichong once visited this temple, and the incense was extremely strong.
6. Taotie (hao, tie): gourmet, gluttonous. Taotie patterns can often be seen on bronzes unearthed during the Xia and Shang dynasties, representing ferocious monsters with heads and no bodies.
7. Yazhen (ya, zi): cruel and irritable temperament, likes to fight. This is what the folk idiom "Yaiju must retaliate" says. Their statues can usually be seen on the handles of some weapons or on the rings at the tail ends to enhance the murderous intent.
8. Shutu (shu, tu): looks like a snail and a clam, has a docile temperament and is a bit autistic. So he was placed on the door with the knocker in his mouth to prevent Xiaoxiao from visiting.
9. Pixiu (pi, xiu): It is called the ninth son of the dragon in the South and Southeast Asia. It has a big mouth without an anus and can only go in but not out. It is very popular among gamblers. A jade ferret was placed in the Macau casino, and it was said that it would eat all kinds of food, and it would only make money but no loss.
Version 3:
The dragon gave birth to nine sons. In ancient times, there was a legend among the people that "the dragon gave birth to nine sons, but they did not become dragons, and each had his own interests." But there are different opinions on what Jiuzi is.
"China's Auspicious Illustrations" says:
The eldest of the nine sons is called Qiu Niu. He likes music and squats on the head of the piano; Fighting, engraved on the ring and hilt of the sword to swallow the mouth;
The third child was called Chaofeng. When it is hit, it roars loudly and serves as the animal knob to carry the bell, helping its sound to spread far and wide;
The fifth son Suan Ni (suan ni), shaped like a lion, likes smoking and sitting, leaning on the foot of the incense burner , followed by swallowing smoke and blowing out mist;
Liu Zibaxia, also known as XX (bi xi), looks like a turtle with teeth and likes to bear heavy loads, so it is the turtle under the stele;
Seven Zibi Bi gan (bi gan), looks like a tiger and is fond of litigating, and there are its images on both sides of the prison gate or the official hall;
The eight sons bear the burden, the body is like a dragon, elegant and gentle, coiled on the top of the stone tablet;
Lao Jiu Chi (chi) kiss, also known as owl tail or chi (chi) kiss, has a moist mouth and thick throat and is easy to swallow, so it became a spine-swallowing beast at both ends of the palace ridge, using it to extinguish fires and eliminate disasters.
The book "The Origin of the Gods" says that "Sheng'an Waiji" records that the nine sons of the dragon are: quality, shaped like a turtle and good at carrying heavy loads, that is, the turtle under the stele; Chiki, shaped like a beast, good in nature, Standing on the ridge of the roof; Taotie, good food, standing on the lid of the tripod; Earthworm, good at standing, standing on the pillars of the bridge; Jiaotu, like a snail and clam, good at closing, standing at the head of the door; Golden Ni, shaped like a lion, good at fireworks, standing on the incense burner ; plus the three of Pulao, Bian, and Yasu, they are exactly the nine sons of the dragon.
A brief review of the Nine Sons of the Dragon
Chinese people claim that they are the descendants of the dragon and take the dragon as their ancestor. The history of dragons has a long history in China, spanning north and south. In Sanxing Tala, Inner Mongolia in the north, a jade-carved pig dragon was discovered in 1971. According to expert research, it was about 6,000-7,000 years ago; at the Banpo Yangshao Cultural Site in Xi'an, a pottery pot with dragon patterns was unearthed; thousands of miles away, The artifacts unearthed from the Liangzhu Culture in Wuxian County, Jiangsu Province are engraved with a connecting pattern that looks like a snake but is not a snake, which is the symbol of the dragon totem worship of the ancient Yue people. This shows that totem worship of dragons existed at least in the middle Neolithic Age. The formation of the dragon began around the Neolithic Age. After the development of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, it was basically formed in the Qin and Han Dynasties. It separated from the specific animal image in nature and became a special animal that combines the spirituality and expertise of various animals. By the Tang Dynasty, dragons had become the emperor's patent. The dragon pattern could only be used on the emperor's clothes and utensils, and the dragon became a symbol of imperial power. After the Song Dynasty, there were more legends about the history and family of dragons. In the process of forming its image, the dragon has embraced a variety of weird beast images. Later, as the image of the dragon developed, these strange beast statues incorporated certain characteristics of the dragon, forming the different sayings that the dragon gave birth to nine sons. But there is no precise record of what the nine sons of the dragon are, and who ranks first and who ranks second. There are also various opinions among the people, but they all agree. It is said that Zhu Youtang, Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty, once asked Li Dongyang, the well-known scholar of the Ministry of Rites, on a whim: "I heard that the dragon gave birth to nine sons. What are the names of each of the nine sons?" Made a list. According to Li Dongyang's list, the nine sons of the dragon are: Pa Pi, Chaofeng, Jiazui, Bixi, Shutu, Chiki, Pulao, Suanni and Qiuniu. However, there are far more than just these dragon sons in folklore. Biuan, Pixiu, Taotie, etc. are all said to be the sons of the dragon. As long as you know the formation process of the Nine Sons of the Dragon, it is not difficult to understand why there are so many theories about the Nine Sons of the Dragon. The so-called dragon gave birth to nine sons does not mean that the dragon gave birth to nine sons exactly. In ancient Chinese traditional culture, nine is often used to express many things and has the supreme status. Nine is an imaginary number and a noble number, so it is used to describe dragons. If we have to choose nine sons, we should choose the nine who have the greatest influence among the people. Li Dongyang was also in a hurry to make a deal, and the list he proposed was not representative. Ichong consulted some information, combined with the folk customs he saw during his travels to various places, and re-listed the list of the nine sons of dragons based on folk influence, frequency of occurrence and other factors. Bixi: shaped like a turtle, good at carrying heavy loads. You can see him carrying a stone tablet in palaces, ancestral halls, and mausoleums all over the country. Among the various sayings of Long Zi, Bixi is generally ranked first among the Nine Sons.
Chiki: Likes to look around. It is often placed on the ridge of a building, with its mouth open to swallow the ridge, and a sword is fixed to it. Pulao: He has a rock and roll temperament, loves music, and loves to yell. It is used to decorate the tops of ancient musical instrument bells, and can also be seen on the buttons of temple bells.狴犴: in charge of prison. It is often decorated on the lintel of the death row prison. Because its shape resembles a tiger, there is also a folk saying of Tiger Head Prison. Suanni: has Buddha nature and likes incense, which can be seen on the lid of the incense burner. Moreover, Suanni is also the mount of Manjushri Bodhisattva, which can be seen in temples dedicated to Manjushri Bodhisattva. There is also a temple dedicated to Suanni on Mount Wutai, the monastery of Manjushri Bodhisattva. Because Suanni is the fifth son of the dragon, the temple is named Wuye Temple, which has great influence in the local area. Yichong once visited this temple, and the incense was extremely strong. Taotie: Gourmet, gluttonous. Taotie patterns can often be seen on bronzes unearthed during the Xia and Shang dynasties, representing ferocious monsters with heads and no bodies. Yaizhen: Brutal and irritable temperament, likes to fight. This is what the folk idiom "Yaiju must retaliate" says. Their statues can usually be seen on the handles of some weapons or on the rings at the tail ends to enhance the murderous intent. Shutu: Shaped like a snail and a clam, docile and somewhat autistic. So he was placed on the door with the knocker in his mouth to prevent Xiaoxiao from visiting. Pixiu: Known as the ninth son of the dragon in the South and Southeast Asia, it has a big mouth without an anus and can only go in but not out. It is very popular among gamblers. A jade brave is placed in the Macau casino, and he eats everything he wants, making money without losing any money.