![]() In modern times, this legendary creature’s historical physical appearance has been somewhat lost, and is now more commonly depicted with only one antler. They have the head of a Chinese dragon, the body of a lion, and historically sport on their heads either one antler (male) or two antlers (female). Their legend has been passed down through 2,000 years of Chinese lore. Pixiu are auspicious, winged animals, written about in ancient Chinese history and heralded through the millennia by fantastic stories of powerful and grandiose feats of victory in battle. Today, Pixiu are a popular design on jade pendants. Statues of this creature are often used to attract wealth in feng shui. Pixiu crave the smell of gold and silver and like to bring their masters money in their mouth. ![]() Displaying Tiānlù at home or in the office is said to prevent wealth from flowing away. When it returns to its master's house, the Bìxié is then said to guard the riches. It is said to go out into the world to search for gold and other forms of wealth. ![]()
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