What's the point of sacrifice?

What's the point of sacrifice? Sacrifice, as its name implies, is the object used in sacrifice. In the folk, we are also particular about choosing sacrifices, and the customs in different places are also different. What's the point of sharing sacrifices for all?

What's the point of offering sacrifices? 1( 1) Don't sacrifice to the gods with things that humans don't eat.

Generally speaking, any meat, cereal, fruit, wine, oil, etc. What people eat by themselves can be sacrificed to God.

And those who don't eat themselves are mostly forbidden to sacrifice to the gods. In some areas of the Han nationality, people have been fasting beef and dog meat, thinking that cows and dogs can plow fields and guard doors, which is good for people, so they can't bear to eat them. Since people don't eat it, they can't come to worship the gods. Otherwise, it will constitute a crime of disrespect.

As for the gods, they may blame people for shirking with food they don't need, or they may blame people for being "ungrateful" to cows and dogs, so people dare not sacrifice beef and dog meat.

(2) When offering sacrifices to Thor, avoid putting the pot into the meat.

Miao people sacrifice to Raytheon, and salt is not allowed when cooking boron meat. People think that Thor doesn't eat salt.

(3) Don't sacrifice meat to Guanyin.

Because Guanyin is a vegetarian, when Yi people worship Guanyin, their offerings must be vegetarian. If they bring meat and mutton into the temple, it is considered a blasphemy against Guanyin.

(4) When offering sacrifices to an animal god, avoid using an animal as a sacrifice.

Since ancient times, the Han nationality has a taboo of "six animals don't use each other", that is, offering sacrifices to an animal god without using an animal as a sacrifice, if offering sacrifices to a horse king without using a horse.

Similarly, the god of grain sacrifice does not use millet as a sacrifice, for fear that he will eat his own food. Eating one's own food is considered immoral and unfair. People don't do it, and God doesn't do it. Therefore, not offering sacrifices to the same kind of gods is also a taboo. The principle is that people who are not eaten by gods will not think of offering sacrifices.

(5) Don't sacrifice chickens to worship ancestors when Xin Gu appears.

People worship God and pray for blessing. From this mentality, there are many ways of offering sacrifices to pray for good luck and avoid evil.

For example, in the north of the lake, a new valley appeared to worship the ancestors of heaven and earth, and fish was used instead of chicken, which means "more fish, no hunger (chicken)"

(6) Avoid offering sacrifices to gods with claw-shaped animals.

The Oroqen people forbid using claw-shaped animals to sacrifice to the gods, otherwise they think that the gods will scratch the human body and bring bad luck to the worshippers.

(7) Don't sacrifice with complete items.

In the southern coastal areas, it is forbidden to remove scales, gills, heads and tails from fish. According to popular belief, this will not be a complete fish, and the gods will blame the sacrifice for not being whole-hearted. Sacrificial supplies pay attention to skin and scales, that is, pork, chicken, duck and so on. Should have skin, carp and crucian carp should have scales.

Animals without skin and scales, such as eels and eels, cannot be used as sacrifices. There is another reason why the eel can't be sacrificed, because its tail is a tapering pointed tail, which is also called "unique tail". "Tail" means "death", so don't use eels as sacrifices during worship to avoid death.

(8) Do not use vegetables with the word "beans" as sacrifices.

In Jiangsu, in Tomb-Sweeping Day and the second half of July, vegetarian food can be sacrificed, but vegetables with the word "bean" are forbidden to be sacrificed, such as mung bean sprouts and broad bean petals. Because "bean" and "dou" are homophonic, I'm afraid it will be used to worship my ancestors, which will lead to the bad luck of future generations fighting endlessly.

Among legumes, only tofu is often used as a dish. Because "greed" is homophonic with "wealth" and "blessing", it is a sign of good luck, so it is not taboo.

(9) Avoid using bitter gourd and wax gourd as sacrifices.

In some areas in the south, bitter gourd and wax gourd are also forbidden to be used as sacrifices to the gods.

Because bitter gourd tastes bitter, people think that offering bitter gourd to God will bring poverty. Winter melon soup is light, and it is disrespectful to worship the gods, for fear of making the gods angry and making the life of worshippers light and greasy.

(10) Avoid using eggplant for sacrifice.

In some places, eggplant is called "hanging to kill ghosts", and people who are hanged are called "eggplant who died of disease", so it is forbidden to sacrifice eggplant to avoid offending the gods.

(1 1) The number of taboo dishes is five and four.

Generally, eight or six kinds of vegetables are worshipped, and five or four kinds are forbidden. Because of this, people will become stupid after eating it.

(12) Don't take the sacrifice out of the sacrificial place.

Many national sacrifices should be eaten at the sacrifice site, and it is forbidden to take them out.

For example, the basic gods worshipped by Bai people, the horse gods in Jilin area and the village gods worshipped by Hani people. Shamans should kill pigs to entertain guests when dancing for the great god. Try to finish the pork after it is cooked. You must eat meat on the kang, not on the table. Give the rest to outsiders, and throw away what you can't send out.

Meat and bones taken outside the room can't be brought in again.

(13) Avoid eating all offerings when worshipping mountain gods.

When the Pumi people worship the mountain gods, they will worship the mountain gods first, and then distribute the food to each worshipper equally. But usually you can't eat them all, thinking that God's rice is for people to eat, and those who come to worship the mountain gods should take it home to their families.

It is said that adults will not catch a cold and get sick after eating God's meal, and dolls will grow smarter and stronger.

(14) Don't give the offerings of hunting gods to others.

The sacrifices offered by Lisu people to hunting gods cannot be given to others, but must be eaten by hunters themselves, otherwise they will not be able to catch wild animals.

(15) Avoid giving sacrificial candy to young girls.

Han people sacrifice stoves and sweets, which are forbidden by young girls.

(16) Avoid buying and selling things specially used as sacrifices.

Some things specially used as sacrifices are forbidden to be bought or sold. For example, pigs, cows, etc. Daur people can't sell what is specially used for sacrifice; Wa people are forbidden to buy and sell eggs, and they don't eat eggs themselves, because eggs are used to sacrifice ghosts.

What's the point of offering sacrifices? 2. Pay attention to offering sacrifices to the elderly.

Generally speaking, you need three kinds of meat-pork, poultry and whole fish. The bottom cover of three kinds of vegetables is divided into three sides, tofu, venetian blinds and bean sprouts, six pairs of chopsticks, six kinds of wine and six cups of rice. The incense sticks are lit on the front, and some fruits and cakes can be placed on both sides of the incense sticks for at least one or two incense sticks. At the same time, after three rounds of wine, when the incense is about to burn out, we will say goodbye to our ancestors.

There are two kinds of tables: incense sticks and offerings. The location is that the offerings are inside and the incense sticks are outside. This is mainly for the convenience of relatives and friends. Requirements for the number of offerings: there are requirements for placing offerings, and the logarithmic requirements are specified, that is, it should be three or multiples of three. But it cannot be an even number.

1. Sacrifice time is between 9: 00 am and 5: 00 pm1.

Don't go to the cemetery too early or too late. 10 On the first day, the dawn was relatively late, but the sun set earlier. 9 am to afternoon 15 is a day with strong yang, which will enhance your yang.

It is best to wear red clothes.

Before going to the cemetery, you'd better prepare clothes, such as red underwear, red socks or a red hat. The shadow on the grave is very heavy, especially in 10 and 1 these two days. Follow the red rule to avoid evil spirits. Wearing red is helpful for safety.

3. The weak wear amulets.

People with weak numerology, it is best not to go to the cemetery alone, and it is best to invite people with prosperous wealth to accompany them. Especially when it is necessary to bury or move the grave, it is best to take some protective measures in advance.

What's the point of offering sacrifices? 3 List of Sacrificial Supplies

Item 1

Spice has a long history, which can be traced back to the Shennong era five thousand years ago. Plants are collected as medical supplies to resist epidemics and avoid pollution. At that time, human beings paid great attention to the fragrance emitted by plants. When they smell the fragrance of flowers in full bloom, they feel both beautiful and pleasant. Offering flowers, fruits, resins and other aromatic substances to God is full of fragrance, reaching a perfect religious realm. Therefore, in ancient times, these aromatic substances were used for worship, sacrifice, physical and mental cleansing and funeral, and then gradually used for diet, decoration and beauty.

Step 2: candles

Lighting candles has the function of blessing. People hope that lighting candles can bring light and hope to prayers. Let the light give courage to the well-wishers, and let the light illuminate the way forward for the well-wishers. Moreover, fire has been the choice to ward off evil spirits since ancient times, and it is also a symbol of lasting power. It can be expressed that even if people face major disasters, their will will not be crushed, and they will overcome difficulties with tenacious perseverance and confidence. We also burn candles to mourn and commemorate the victims, illuminate the unknown world and let the victims feel that we are with them.

3. banknotes

In ancient times, people believed that there was a soul after death, and paper money was the currency of the underworld. In order to make the dead relatives suffer less in the underworld, sincere people burned paper money for them, hoping that they could live a good life in another world.

Although burning paper is a folk culture, it is forbidden in many areas because of environmental pollution. You can express your thoughts of your lover in other ways.

4. flowers

Flowers may be the most civilized and environmentally friendly sacrificial supplies. The main sacrificial flowers are carnations, calla lilies, forget-me-not, wreaths made of paper and flowers, and artificial flowers made of plastic. In China, wreaths are generally used to commemorate, but there are also wreaths used to celebrate weddings or opening ceremonies in Japan and South Korea. We must pay attention to cultural differences.

Step 5 pay tribute

Tribute culture is a unique cultural heritage in China, which integrates material culture and intangible culture. There are usually cakes, fruits and water. You can also put the deceased's favorite food and drink or bring some wine, and play the deceased's favorite music.

6.broom

Sweeping the grave is inseparable from the most important broom. The broom is used to clean the soil next to the tombstone, make it clean and tidy, and also express our attention and yearning for our loved ones.