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Weapons of 8 Immortals are Luck Items.
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Eight Lucky Emblems
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Eight Taoist Confucian Treasures:
Dragon Pearl, Lozenge-rhombus, Stone Chime, Rhinoceros Horn, Gold Coin-money, Mirror, Books-paintings, Artemisia Leaf. so-called luck has a basis
Pearl - purity and preciousness
Lozenge-rhombus - sound affair leading to victory (i.e. strategy). ward off evil
Stone chime - longevity, drive off demons, promotes fertility
Rhinoceros horn - sound character, detect poison
Gold coin-money - wealth
Mirror - detect evil spirits, unity-harmony
Books - learning
Artemisia Leaf - protection against poison, health
Eight Buddhist Emblems:
Wheel of Law, Conch Shell-sea slug, Canopy, Lotus, Jar-vase, endless Fish, Mystic Knot, Umbrella
Eight Immortals Weapons:
Fan, Sword, Gourd, Castenet, Flute, Basket, Lute, Lotus.
"The eight Immortals wish us good luck." Eberhard 1983 p.93
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