In the ancient myths and cultures of China, you are endowed with different meanings and symbolic meanings. On the one hand, you are regarded as an auspicious beast, representing wisdom, spirituality and mysterious power. In Taoism and Confucianism, the donkey is also regarded as a symbolic animal, which represents human understanding and awe of nature and heaven, and also symbolizes human spiritual pursuit and cultivation.
On the other hand, he is also described as a fierce beast or fox in some folklore, with malice to deceive and seduce human beings. This description mainly comes from some legends and folklore, not myths. Therefore, the images of Guan in China's traditional culture are diverse and complex, and their specific meanings need to be analyzed and understood according to different cultural and historical backgrounds.
Your historical legend
Cheng is a northern beast that eats people like dogs in ancient books. It was first recorded in Erya, and it was recorded as the culmination of a zombie in the note novel Xu Ziyan House in Qing Dynasty, which evolved from See You in Xiuli.
It is said that Cheng is a very spiritual animal. He squatted on the watchtower every day, keeping a close eye on the whereabouts of the emperor. The two facing south are specially waiting for the emperor's inspection. Whenever the emperor has been away for a long time and is having fun, they will shout to the emperor, "Come back and deal with state affairs. We are looking forward to your return, and our eyes are almost through." So people call these two "kings".
These two tables face north, sitting on the observation deck behind the tower, watching the emperor's actions in the palace. If the emperor stays in the palace for a long time, regardless of political affairs, they will urge the emperor: "Come out of the palace, observe the people's feelings, and don't always stay in the palace for fun. We are looking forward to your coming out, your eyes are almost coming through. " So people call these two "kings".
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia.