Crows are considered unlucky birds because of their keen sense of smell and the smell of corruption and death. Crows like to gather, which is a derogatory term, such as "rabble", used to describe an unorganized and untrained gang, gathering together temporarily like a flock of crows. "The Biography of Geng Yan in the Later Han Dynasty" said: "Riding a mob suddenly is like pushing a dead ear."
In many Confucian classics and sermons, it is always said that crows "feed back their kindness". Crows are typical of filial piety. When their parents are too old and sick to feed, young crows, crows of future generations, will not only look for food for their parents, crows will not only look for food for their parents, but also make food delicious, just like humans spit to feed their children.
Crow is also used to describe an official position. The most common is to describe the imperial history, which is also called Wu Fu. It is said that this began in the Han Dynasty. Zhu Hanbo Chuan Shi: "At that time, there were more than 100 areas in the imperial court, and all the wells were exhausted. In addition, there are cypress trees in his home, and thousands of wild owls often inhabit them. In the morning, they arrive at dusk, and they call it' morning and evening'. "
: China culture
Before the Tang Dynasty, crows were auspicious and prophetic birds in China folk culture, and there was a historical common sense legend that "crows give good news and Zhou Xing begins"; After the Tang Dynasty, the theory that crows are the main omen appeared. Although the image of crows is indecent, it is limited to the psychological gray influence of people in China culture, and it does not particularly exclude crows.
In some areas of China, Tibet and Sichuan, crows are also worshipped as a kind of god bird, which can be proved by the unearthed Tubo documents and the custom of hanging coffins and celestial burial in southwest China. Wudang Mountain is a Taoist ancestral hall. Crows are regarded as "spiritual crows" and "crows catch food" is one of the eight scenic spots in Wudang. Even tourists who enter the mountains should carry some food with them and peck at it by crows.
British relics
Crows are regarded as treasures in the British royal family. Ravens have lived in the Tower of London for centuries. Since the time of Elizabeth I, people have gradually established feelings of trust and respect for crows. Now, Charlie is shocked by people's firm will and extraordinary enthusiasm for crows. Moreover, charles ii has officially issued a decree that the Tower of London must have at least six ravens to ensure the prosperity of Britain.
In order to respect the ancient legend, the British government also paid for raising crows in the tower. It is said that as long as there are crows in the tower, England will not be invaded, otherwise, the country will be unlucky. In order to ensure that these crows don't all leave the Tower of London, they have actually lost the ability to fly because they have cut off some feathers, but they are taken care of very carefully.
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