What is Pixiu with a turtle shell?

What is Pixiu with a turtle shell? Revealing the new traditional cultural symbols that have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently

Recently, a topic called "Pixiu with a turtle shell" has quietly become popular on social media, triggering netizens to reinterpret and discuss traditional cultural symbols. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the origin, symbolic meaning and cultural logic behind this phenomenon.

1. Hotspot data tracking: Why did Pixiu with a turtle shell suddenly become popular?

Data show that the topic broke out due to a short video posted by a Feng Shui blogger @Metaphysics Research Institute. The video proposed that "the turtle shell symbolizes longevity and stability, and the Pixiu Lord attracts wealth and wards off evil spirits. The combination of the two can form a 'wealth and longevity' pattern", which subsequently triggered imitation creations across the Internet.

2. Analysis of Cultural Symbols: The Thousand-Year Origin of Turtle and Pixiu

1.The traditional image of Pixiu: As an auspicious animal in ancient China, Pixiu has a dragon head, horse body, lin feet, and anus-less design, which means "only in but not out". It is a symbol of wealth favored by business people.

2.The cultural symbol of the turtle: The turtle is listed as one of the "Four Spirits" in the "Book of Rites", representing longevity and wisdom. The pattern on its back is also regarded as the embodiment of the laws of the universe.

3.Combination logic test: There is indeed a record of "turtle Pixiu" in the "Sancai Tuhui" of the Ming Dynasty, but modern scholars point out that the tortoise shell Pixiu is more of an innovative reorganization of traditional cultural elements by contemporary people.

3. Controversy and discussion: Is it cultural innovation or commercial gimmick?

It is worth noting that e-commerce platform data shows that sales of turtle-shell Pixiu ornaments have soared 300% in the past seven days, with prices concentrated in the range of 188-888 yuan, which shows that their commercial value has been rapidly developed.

4. Expert advice: treat the evolution of cultural symbols rationally

1. Li Yan, professor of folklore at Tsinghua University, pointed out: "Folk beliefs are fluid, but we need to be wary of symbol distortion caused by excessive commercialization."

2. A researcher from the Palace Museum suggested: “You can refer to the creative logic of synthetic auspicious animals such as the ‘Luduan’ in the Qing Dynasty to maintain the consistency of the cultural core.”

3. The Consumer Association reminds: “When purchasing Feng Shui items, you should pay attention to the quality of workmanship rather than blindly pursuing ‘efficiency’.”

Conclusion:The phenomenon of Pixiu with a turtle shell reflects the contemporary society’s need for creative transformation of traditional culture. Whether it is regarded as a cultural innovation or a commercial attempt, the continued fermentation of this topic deserves the continued attention of cultural researchers. What do you think of this new cultural symbol? Welcome to leave your opinions in the comment area.

(The statistical period of this article’s data: November 1-10, 2023)