1. The appearance and image of Xuanwu
Xuanwu is a black crow with dark black feathers. According to ancient documents, Xuanwu's mouth, feet and feathers are all black. In legend, Xuanwu is usually described as a majestic and swift bird.
2. The auspicious symbol of Xuanwu
In China culture, Xuanwu is regarded as a symbol of good luck, which means good luck, happiness and good luck. According to ancient books such as Shan Hai Jing, Xuanwu is a rare bird between heaven and earth, representing sacredness and dignity. In addition, the black color of Xuanwu is also considered as a symbol of absorbing yang, exorcising evil spirits and avoiding disasters, which can protect people from evil and disasters.
3. The historical and literary significance of Xuanwu
Xuanwu is often used as a symbolic image in China's ancient history and literary works. For example, in The Journey to the West, the Monkey King incarnated in Xuanwu, showing his magical power and wisdom. In ancient poetry, Xuanwu was also used to describe the scene of autumn, such as "the mountains cover the day and the sea exhausts the golden river" in Wang Zhihuan's "The Heron Pavilion". But as long as you go up a flight of stairs, you can broaden your horizons by 300 miles.
4. The inheritance of Xuanwu in folklore
The legend of Xuanwu is widely circulated in China folk culture and continues to this day. In some local folklore, people believe that Xuanwu is an auspicious messenger, which can bring good luck and happiness. Therefore, people will use the image of Xuanwu to decorate their homes, clothes or as mascots to pray for good luck. In addition, there are traditional activities such as Xuanwu dance in some places.
5. Xuanwu and the influence of culture and art
Abstract: As a cultural symbol, Xuanwu not only exists in legends and folk customs, but also has a far-reaching influence on China culture and art. Xuanwu image is widely used in painting, sculpture and decoration to express auspicious, auspicious and beautiful vision. At the same time, Xuanwu has also become one of the themes created by literati, which is reflected in poetry, prose and drama.