Tiger is the strongest animal in the Chinese folklore and subsequently the king of all animals, instead of the typical choice – the lion king of animals, or in Native American mythology where it’s the eagle. Just like the bear, dragon, or a wolf, tiger is a symbol of protection, which means its commonly seen on clothing or in the home imagery to keep away any harm.
Tiger, as an ancient Chinese animal symbol is an emblem of dignity, ferocity, sternness, courage, and by itself is Yin energy. Therefore, they will frequently have pictures or statues of tigers in their homes or even as jewellery. The Korean culture believes that tigers are guardians that will oust evil spirits and bring good luck. Instead of the Westernised werewolf, Asia believes in a weretiger that can change forms from a human being to a fearsome tiger and vice versa. It is believed that the Chinese tiger bears on its forehead the Chinese character “wang”, meaning “the king”.Īs a spirit animal, the meaning for the tiger is said to be willpower, courage, and personal strength. People born in the year of the tiger are thought to be competitive, self-confident, and brave. That said, the tiger is one of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals. The modern tiger’s predecessors have come from China, which explains why this animal has such strong cultural roots in their mythology. the Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of Bangladesh.the Siberian tiger is the national animal of South Korea,.the Malayan Tiger is the national animal of Malaysia,.the Bengal tiger is the national animal of India,.Tiger is the national animal of many countries, which means it’s a great way to use it in tattoo designs to portray your Asian heritage. Given all modern tigers stem from Asia, of course their cultures have the most rich history in portraying tigers in their folklore, coats of arms, flags, and art.
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