In fact, the ancient stone lions who guarded the door were particular. It must be a lion and a lioness, which conforms to the ancient stress of yin and yang. Moreover, the lion is originally a town house animal, which has the function of ward off evil spirits. Put two stone lions at the door, some monsters will be suppressed by lions, so it will not affect the safety of the house.
Especially in ancient times, stone lions played the role of gatekeepers. Although it is a stone, if you want to steal from the house or someone with malice at night, if you see the fierce appearance of the stone lion for the first time in the dark, you will also fall into the tourist trap. After all, the ancient people's carving skills are still very powerful, so you put them at the door for the town house.
And the two lions at the door actually have some small details. For example, at first I said, "Open your mouth and shut up". Such a place can't be seen without looking carefully, but it is through this hope that the ancients can bring good luck to their families. Lions are auspicious animals. In ancient times, when they met festive festivals or newly opened stores, they would invite lion dancers to perform, hoping that lions would bring them good luck.
Therefore, although the lion is a fierce beast, its status in ancient times is still very high. Not only will stone lions be placed at the door, but also lions will be carved on some stone pillars or decorations. In ancient times, lions, like dragons and snakes, had auspicious meanings, and only large families were qualified to place stone lions at the door.
A mansion that can hold a stone lion is certainly not small. Ordinary people have no money, and there is no need to put a pair of lions at home if they are small, so the stone lion at the door is also a symbol of status.