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He is generally known for his three-legged figure, and his picture has been handed down since ancient times. [1] The word means "eight-span crow" [2] and the appearance of the great bird is construed as evidence of the will of Heaven or divine intervention in human affairs. [3] Yatagarasu as a crow-god is a symbol specifically of guidance.
The sanzuwu in a disc representing the sun (top row: right) is one of the twelve ornaments which decorates the Imperial garments in China.. In Chinese mythology and culture, the three-legged crow is called the sanzuwu (simplified Chinese: 三足乌; traditional Chinese: 三足烏; pinyin: sān zú wū; Cantonese: saam 1 zuk 1 wu 1; Shanghainese: sae tsoh u) and is present in many myths.
Three-legged crow, also known as Jinwu or Taiyang Shenniao; Three legged crow in a Mural from the Han Dynasty. Three Corpses; Tiangou, a dog which eats the moon, resulting in an eclipse. Tianma, a heavenly horse. Statue of a heavenly horse (Tianma) Tianlong; Tiger in Chinese culture
A three-legged bird or birds are a solar motif. Sometimes depicted as a Three-legged crow. The Qingniao is associated with the Queen Mother of the West, bearing her messages or bringing her food. [3] [4] Some birds feature as part of visions of the mythological geography of China.
Sun crow (Erzuwu, two-legged crow), textile, Western Han dynasty. According to Chinese legends and mythology, the sanzuwu lived on the sun and was perceived as the envoy who operated the sun; since the ancient Chinese people worshipped the sun, the sanzuwu was worshipped as a symbol of happiness and comfort. [12]
Description Symbolism Images Butterflies: Butterfly/ butterflies A common motif used in Chinese embroidery and in Chinaware. [12] The butterfly is a symbol of joy and summer. [12] It also implies long life, beauty and elegance. [6] Pair of butterflies Pair of butterflies embroidered on clothing strengthens the energy of love. [6]
Featuring as the crest on top is an abstract symbol of the sun of the three-legged crow. In the middle functioning as the escutcheon is the axe head, which symbolises courage and resolution, but also executive justice. The blade of the axe head is pointing downwards, the head is shaped like a sloping mountain.
They generally hold or embrace the sun or moon discs containing the images of a bird (or a three-legged crow) or a toad (sometimes a hare) which are the sun and moon symbolism respectively, and/or each holding a try square or a pair of compasses, or holding a longevity mushroom (Chinese: 靈芝; pinyin: lingzhi) plant.