What is the special meaning of numbers in ancient Chinese mythology?
In ancient Chinese mythology, numbers often had special meanings and symbolic meanings. 12: In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong's Somersault Cloud could flip to the sky, and there were often 12 flowers on the cloud. This was thought to be the incarnation of Sun Wukong, representing his power and charm. In Water Margins, Lin Chong was known as "Leopard Head" and his weapon, the Xiliu Spear, had 36 steel hooks on its body. This number, which was considered to be the "Thirty-six Heavenly Stars", represented Chong Lin's martial arts prowess. 372: In 'Dream of the Red Chamber', Jia Baoyu's ID was' 72'. This was considered his birthday and also represented his wisdom and talent. 49981: In Journey to the West, the four masters of the Tang Monk went through 9981 difficulties to obtain the true scriptures. It was thought that the numbers in the "nine-by-nine multiplication table" represented difficulties and challenges. These numbers were widely used in ancient Chinese mythology to represent different strengths, talents, and wisdom, becoming a cultural symbol.