Why Dog Teeth Were Made into Talismans? More Than Just Beautiful, It Holds Deep Meaning and is Related to Xiao Tian ()
Dogs are loyal companions of mankind. The relationship between dogs and humans is becoming increasingly close in our lives. People know that dogs will guard their masters while they are alive, but have you known that dogs can also 'guard their masters' after they die? It's just a different form—dog teeth
In the Yi ethnic tradition, dogs are loyal and fierce warriors, and dog tooth jewelry is considered a talisman to protect the weak, such as children, women, and the elderly. However, men (warriors) or male friends are not allowed to wear it
The function of dog teeth
In folk and Feng Shui, Taoism, this saying is that dog teeth can ward off evil, but not all dog teeth can ward off evil. The dog teeth that can ward off evil must first be black dogs. This saying is based on the image of the Eight-Trigram God's Baoyu. Baoyu, the dog of the Eight-Trigram God, is black, and black dogs generally look fierce, so we say that black dogs have evil-repelling power. Black dog blood also has evil-repelling power and is often used in rituals. Secondly, the black dog's age should not be too young, at least 2-3 year old black dog teeth are required, and ideally a mature black dog teeth
The basis for this saying is that dogs will bark at night and see things that humans cannot see, and dogs can retreat to protect themselves. The key is that dogs have the power to repel evil
Therefore, when dogs pass away, some people come to take dog teeth and wear them as necklaces to ward off evil
In the hometown of the editor, some newly born weak infants, the elders at home will seek dog teeth from neighbors, strung together on their hands, embodying the wish for dog teeth to ward off evil and the child's healthy growth
