Since 5000 BC. Tigers are a symbol of Chinese culture and have created many legends through oral stories, songs, poems, and artworks created by painters. The important evidence found is an ancient Neolithic tiger statue found in China. since then The legend of the tiger is also famous throughout Asia.

Especially the tiger is considered to be the tiger that is called It is the center of belief systems in Asia. And it is even more pronounced when the Bengal tiger Which is the second largest tiger in the world and is the national animal of India. In addition, the Royal Bengal tiger It is also the national animal of Bangladesh.

Just like the Malayan tiger, which is the national animal of Malaysia.

According to the connection, there is also a connection between animals in South Korea and those in the country described above. From this belief, the tiger has become a spiritual symbol for thousands of years. and is an important part that creates legends The story of cosmology, religion and philosophy, especially in the ancient Chinese era. The tiger is one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals that are believed to

Any child born in the year of the Tiger will be competitive. have confidence in yourself and grow up to be a brave adult

If viewed from a spiritual perspective, the tiger represents power, courage, and strength both internally and externally. Moreover, the beauty of this great animal comes with its bravery and ferocity. It is also a picture of the beautiful contrasts of nature.

All this time This belief has been applied to politics and military matters. For example, during the Joseon era of Korea. Troops were required to wear tiger skins to show the respect and respect of their subordinates. and is used to express courage. and when Japan had a colony over Korea Nationalist groups adopted the tiger as a symbol of resistance to the Japanese Empire.

In China, tigers are considered one of the four smartest animals. Along with dragons, phoenixes and turtles, which Chinese artists like to use to create art. With a concept like this The followers of Vajrayana Buddhism themselves Tiger skin has been used to symbolize the transformation of anger into wisdom.

and tiger skins are worn during meditation. With the belief that Tiger skin protects against spirit interference and danger. while entering meditation

Even though time has passed Currently, tigers are still linked to beliefs and beliefs. that it will be a tool to anchor the mind that can inspire a safe life Experiencing happiness and prosperity Until it resulted in the use of tiger parts such as tiger fangs, tiger skin and tiger genitals.

which are used to create various talismans. In addition, parts of the tiger have been used in Chinese medicine for over a thousand years.

From such beliefs Nowadays, it has turned out to be a sad story. Because humans are threatening the lives of the tigers. And this makes tigers become one of the animals that are caught in the vortex of the wildlife trade. And if humans still don't see the importance of tigers' lives In the future, the name of "Tiger Krong"

It might just become a legend. that children and grandchildren will never see