Generally, there are three buildings, and the two sides add up to six buildings, so it is called "Five Ridges and Six Beasts". Jiaotai Hall is the place where the Queen receives congratulations on important festivals. There are seven small animals. Gan Qing Palace is the living quarters of emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are nine kinds of wild animals on the ridge, which is the highest level.
However, the position of the Hall of Supreme Harmony is obviously more prominent than that of Ganqing Palace. Therefore, on the roof of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, there is a god beast-a flying monkey, which can tell people. There are ten chiropractors, which is the highest level. In China, there are only ten kinds of beasts on the roof of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
Ten kinds of small animals in the Hall of Supreme Harmony are dragon, phoenix, lion, Tianma, hippocampus, roe deer (xiá), sister-in-law (suānní), sister-in-law (Xiè Zhi Zi), bullfighting and lion awakening (xíng shí) in turn. On the roof of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, in front of the 10 little beast, there is a figure, a man riding impatiens.
The number of immortal animals is related to the level of the Forbidden City. Literally, immortal animals are mainly divided into two parts: people riding impatiens and animals, and each animal has its own name and meaning. Every little beast has its own source and meaning, not groundless.
Immortals are also called real people or hades. It is said that this immortal is the incarnation of the king defeated by the general of Yan State in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. He fled everywhere, hit a wall everywhere, and there was no way out. In an emergency, a phoenix flew in front of him, and King Qi Min rode the phoenix across the river.
Of course, when I was collecting information, I also saw another version. It is said that he is Jiang Ziya's brother-in-law, and he wants to use his relationship to climb up. But his talent was limited, so Jiang Ziya said to him, "Your official has reached the top. Climb up again and you will fall. " . According to this legend, ancient architects put him at the front of the cornice, and if they climbed one more step, they would fall and break into pieces.
Dragons like to look around and are often decorated on the eaves. Phoenix is a metaphor for a virtuous person. According to Historical Records Biography of Japan: "Phoenix is not a flock of birds." It is a kind bird and a symbol of good luck. Its appearance indicates world peace and people's happiness.
The lion is the king of Buddhism and a symbol of courage and majesty. "The Record of Lights on" records: "The lion roared:' I am the only one in the world'. Lions roar and all animals are frightened. "