Zodiac and Auspiciousness: A New Interpretation of the Ancient Meaning of the Twelve Zodiac Signs, Wishing for Good Fortune Lies in Grasping

Author: Sun Rongfu
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is a popular read suitable for all ages. We do not aim to be comprehensive in terms of folk customs and myths, but rather select a few highlights from the vast amount of information available. Focusing on the theme of good fortune and wishes, the book vividly narrates the lively folk customs, providing readers with some understanding in this regard. In addition to the customs of the Spring Festival, at the request of the readers, stories related to the twelve zodiac signs are introduced separately, also aiming to be entertaining and sometimes making you laugh out loud, or adding a touch of elegance to the desire to trace their origins. The character in zodiac refers to the year of birth, while means resemblance, referring to a certain animal. Perhaps for this reason, the Chinese have always placed great importance on the zodiac, especially their own sign. In our grammar and rhetoric, there are various figures of speech such as similes, metaphors, metonymy, and personification. While the book tells some mythological stories, it also dedicates a section to the use of metaphors. As long as readers understand the literal meaning of the words and their allusions, they can enjoy the pleasure of expressing ideas correctly. Some words carry negative connotations and were often used by the ancients to express dissatisfaction or resentment, or as a warning to future generations.