ChaoFeng/嘲风: Danger-Loving Watcher on the Eaves

ChaoFeng is a mythical creature in ancient Chinese mythology, known as the third son among the dragon’s nine sons. It is enjoys danger and also delights in vigilance, often depicted adorning the corners of temples with its distinctive form.

ChaoFeng is a mythical creature in ancient Chinese mythology, known as the third son among the dragon's nine sons. It is enjoys danger and also delights in vigilance, often depicted adorning the corners of temples with its distinctive form.

Folklore Symbolism

Chao Feng symbolizes auspiciousness, beauty, and majesty. It also serves the purpose of deterring evil spirits, dispelling disasters, and warding off malevolent forces. Placing Chao Feng in palaces not only enhances the overall symmetry and variety of the palace’s design but also achieves a harmonious blend of grandeur and intricacy. The addition of Chao Feng imparts a mysterious atmosphere to towering halls, playing a role in dispelling negativity and avoiding calamities.

ChaoFeng and FengShui

ChaoFeng is specifically employed to counteract the adverse effects of the eighteen ominous elements in Feng Shui. The placement of Chao Feng ensures that the overall design of the palace is not only meticulously organized but also rich in variation, achieving a harmonious blend of solemnity and liveliness, as well as a unified grandeur and intricacy. It adds a layer of mystery to the towering halls, contributing to an atmosphere of mystique and sophistication.