The ridges of the eaves and corners of ancient Chinese buildings are usually decorated with a number of small animals. These beautiful decorations are a major feature of Chinese architectural decoration. Chinese wooden structure buildings are most afraid of lightning strikes. They are people`s hope for lightning protection. These small animals are generally called roof beasts, eaves horn beasts, fairy beasts, spine kisses, etc. The arrangement of these small beasts has strict regulations. The number of lucky beasts varies according to the level of construction. After the little fairy, they are arranged in sitting positions. There are a group of small animals, the number varies according to the scale and level of the building. Arranging these little beasts in sequence on the high corners of the eaves symbolizes the elimination of disasters and the transformation of good fortune when the evil occurs. It also means cutting off evil and upholding justice.
The photo was taken in Tiantan Park, Beijing, China.
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