Communication and Boundaries
What do evil-eye and fiery-golden-eye motifs bring to mind?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
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Because eyes convey intention, Dao Xuan and I discussed why protective charms use eye imagery. Motifs from different cultures also brought to mind Erlang Shen, the Great Sage, and three-eyed deities, as well as the clear insight symbolized by fiery golden eyes: seeing through matters without being easily misled.
Some ideas then still needed exploration and study and were not settled. Buying an eye motif does not grant the same ability. Feeling uncomfortable under someone’s gaze also cannot establish all their motives.