What are the Major Groups of Mammal?

Pig is a vertebrate, mammal, domestic animal, and paleo-omnivorous mammal, mainly divided into domestic pig and wild boar. At present, pigs are considered to be short for pigs. Pigs have different physical characteristics according to different breeds; they are usually characterized by large ears, long heads, short limbs, straight nose, fat body and narrow waist. The hair is thicker and fur is usually white, pink, black, brown, and floral.

The history of pigs goes back 40 million years, and there are signs that

In ancient times, pigs were often used to represent wealth and fertility;

Classified by geographical area

1. North China type:

   1. Protective breeding. Gourds, gourds, gourds,

      Pigs in Zhejiang

      Zhejiang has rich folklore characteristics. In Zhejiang, people usually kill pigs before the 25th day of the first month of the lunar month. When killing pigs in Zhejiang area, pay attention to "a clear knife", that is, kill with a knife, otherwise it will be considered unlucky. When entering the knife, the butcher has to say something like "born into the world", and children and women cannot watch. After killing, press the paper with sticky pig blood in the corner of the room or the pen to show that the pig is not dead. Pig hair should be filled with a blower tube. After the boiling water is completely poured into the barrel, dip the lower end of the blower tube into the soup barrel, blow through the mouth with the upper end, and blow it around the barrel. After that, the pig will grow fast and large. When shaving hair, leave a piece of hair on the pig's head and pig's tail, meaning "head and tail", and then place the whole pig on a stool. In addition to eating for the New Year, the rest is marinated in the tank for reuse after the year.

      Pigs in Tianjin

      There are "fat pig arches" festivals in Tianjin and other places

      "Fig pig arches" in Tianjin and other places

      The window coverings are mostly cut from black waxed paper. There is a cornucopia on the back of the pig, and one piece is attached to the left and the other when showing the towel, indicating the intention of wealth. There is a saying in Chinese folk called "dogs are poor, pigs are rich". On the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar, most people like to put a piece of fat pig window on the left and right glass windows in the house, and wish their belongings come home. The moral is expressed in paper cutting.

      Pigs in Shaanxi

      Shaanxi has a custom to send pigs' feet. The day before the marriage, the man had to send four pounds of pork and a pair of trotters. On the second day after marriage, the husband and wife should bring double noodles and pig's hoof back to their mother's house, leaving the noodles and returning the hoof.

      Pigs in Yunnan

      The Browns of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, on the day of the wedding, both men and women wanted to kill pigs to entertain. In addition to the hospitality, the pork must be cut into small pieces and skewered with bamboo poles to be distributed to each house to show the meaning of "bone flesh and blood".

      In the old days, the Han nationality had a kind of folk exorcism activity of "slaying sow ghosts". Whenever there is something unfortunate in the family, the elders in the family set up incense cases to beat sow ghosts to sacrifice, make vows to the gods, and ask for evil. During the sacrifice, you should choose Zodiac Day, slaughter old sows, put pig heads, hoofs, liver, intestines, lungs, etc. in a basket and place them in the hall. Eat when cooked. The public believes that "kill a sow ghost and expel an evil".

      The Dai nationality in Yunnan has a divination custom of "Gua Gua". After killing pigs, judge good or bad according to pig gall. If the gallbladder lines go up and down, there is more water in the bile, which is a Ji Gua; Generally used when holding major events.

      Pigs in North China

      In the old days, most rural latrines in the north were connected to pig pens. People pulled on them and pigs ate on the bottom. This is how ecologists discovered the food chain for animals and humans. Such "green" pigs are rare these days and have been replaced by compound feed.

      A venerable individual industry prevailed on the northern soil, and it was widely spread in rural market towns across the country. It's the "piggy pig". The purpose is to enable the monopoly of long-breeding meat and pig breeding to implement the monopoly of eugenics --- professional breeding stations. The biggest unexpected harvest of avoiding pig crosses is to create a history of eunuch prosperity.

      Pigs in Guangdong

      In Guangdong's traditional customs, roasted pigs or suckling pigs are a common product on grand occasions. Whether it is a new store opening, a new drama shooting or the Qingming ancestor worship, the whole roast pig or suckling pig can often be taken out as a sacrifice. Cutting pigs is sometimes part of the ceremony. After the ceremony is completed, the pigs will be shared among the participants. In the Qingming period, the roasted foods such as suckling pigs were eaten with emphasis on "red skin and strong" meaning that the ancestors blessed their children to be strong and healthy. ^[2]

      Cantonese style roast suckling pig

      Pig in hinduism

      Vishnu, the protection god, once transformed into a wild boar to save the earth and defeated the demon who sneaked into the seabed. In Buddhism and Taoism, the god of the stars, Molich, rides on a cart pulled by a puppet or a seven puppet. ^[2]

      Pig in ancient Greece

      The sow is suitable as a sacrifice for Demeter. Since Demeter is the largest goddess in ancient times, he has his favorite animal. The beginning of the mystery of Elius will sacrifice a pig. ^[2]

      Pigs in Judaism

      (See canonical food (Jewish)) and Islamic (see canonical food (Islam)) dietary laws prohibit any pork. Judaism considers pigs to be impure animals, Seventh-day Adventists and others Christian denominations also consider pork to be impure. ^[2]

      Pig in catholic

      The Orthodox Church and other Catholic groups associate pigs with St. Anthony, because St. Anthony is the patron saint of pig owners.

      The Old Testament of the Bible Leviticus chapter 11 verse 7 states: The pigbecause the hoof is divided into two petals, but does not chew, it is unclean to you. ^[2]

      Pig in "Journey to the West"

      Pig Bajie is the character name in "Journey to the West". The law is enlightened. Tang Seng's two apprentices, formerly the Marshal of the Emperor Jade Emperor, were cast out of the heavens for teasing Chang'e to give birth, but they misplaced pigs, and their mouths and faces were similar to pigs. He can transform, can fly clouds and fog, and uses a nine-tooth rake. Tang Seng went to the west to pass through Yunzhan Cave. Pig Bajie was conquered by Sun Wukong, and Bajie became a good helper for Sun Wukong to protect Tang monks from going to Xitian to learn the scriptures. ^[2]