1. Pregnancy can be life-threatening. 2. The bull is a totemic object of tribal worship. The bull is strong and can also ward off evil spirits, serving as a deterrent.
Figure H27. The symbol consists of three layers of four concentric circles, interpreted as the character “雷” .
Interpretation: 1. It reflects the belief that the great ancestors, symbolized by flying birds, bless the tribe with smooth and harmonious interactions. 2. The Ox Emperor, regarded as the deity in charge of fertility, holds a position of great...
Interpretation: 1. It signifies that the departed ancestors belong to the realm of underground spirits, and there is a hope that they will guard the tribe, ensuring its perpetual continuity and vitality. 2. The composite animal, a combination of multiple creatures, serves as the tribe’s totem, symbolizing worship and...
Interpretation: 1. It signifies that the beloved ancestors who lived underground resided in the area of “ 淩水 ” (present-day Shijiazhuang, China) and made a living through hunting. 2. The elephant, with its robust physique and steady gait, symbolizes health and longevity, representing auspiciousness and good...
Interpretation: 1. It symbolizes the act of driving away ghosts. 2. The tiger, known as the king of beasts, is believed to be a powerful animal capable of dispelling disasters and evil forces, thereby safeguarding the safety of the tribe.
Interpretation: 1. It expresses the hope that ancestors will bless the mother with safety and smoothness, protecting her from harmful and evil influences. 2. The bull is a totem worshipped by the tribe. The bull’s strength serves to ward off evil spirits and intimidate threats, ensuring the tribe’s...
Interpretation: 1 The deceased ancestors made their living by farming. 2 The ox is the totem worshipped by the tribe.
Interpretation: 1. Seize the auspicious and joyful moments when the tribe gathers together while remaining vigilant about life’s unpredictability. Alternatively, it can be understood as the tribe coming together for hunting and feasting. 2. The ox is the totem worshipped by the tribe. The ox, being strong and powerful, serves to ward off evil spirits...
Interpretation: 1. Prayers are offered to the ancestors to bless the tribe with mutual love, safety, and the successful bearing of offspring. 2. The ox is the totem worshipped by the tribe. The ox, being strong...
Interpretation: 1. Pregnancy and childbirth are prone to complications and dangers. It is hoped that the flying bird, a totem revered by the ancestors underground, will bless the tribe’s descendants with smooth and successful births. The ox is the totem worshipped by the tribe. The ox, being strong and powerful, serves to ward off evil spirits and provide deterrence, ensuring the tribe’s prosperity and continuity.
Interpretation: 1. Through divination directed at spirits and deities, the tribe seeks the ancestors ’ blessings for smooth and prosperous endeavors. 2. The bull serves as the tribe’s totemic object of worship. The bull’s strength and vitality are believed to safeguard the tribe’s prosperity and continuity.
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