why three legs?
2007-02-23 10:49:22 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It is a symbol used in Feng Shui- a three legged moon frog with a coin in it's mouth (also known as Chan Chu) is a symbol of weath, prosperity & longevity.
"The three legged frog (or toad) is very much the symbol of good fortune and wealth. The three legged frog (sometimes known as Chan Chu) with the good luck coin in its mouth when placed inside the front door and facing into the home will, according to ancient Chinese Feng Shui methods, bring about positive changes to your life and prosperity. This Chinese symbol is also associated with longevity. The addition of the coin in the frogs mouth adds additional emphasis to prosperity."
According to chinese legend, it is a symbol for the moon goddess and the embodiment of Yin. The Chinese see a three legged toad in the moon, as opposed to the western view of "man in the moon"
2007-02-23 11:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is a tradition from Feng Shui.
I have a jade three legged frog near the door of my apartment.
2007-02-23 20:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's cost effective. If only all frogs had three legs, they'd make one leg's more of a profit!
2007-02-23 10:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by August lmagination 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that means they get more money for the third leg it's bigger! naw just kidding I would like to know too!
2007-02-23 11:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by rhrgn 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First I have ever heard of that...but you learn some thing new every day}~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2007-02-23 11:11:24 · answer #5 · answered by myangel_101211 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
lol thats hilarious!!!!!!
2007-02-23 11:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by Lostfairytale 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I dunno. Sounds more like a meal to me.
2007-02-23 11:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by Sal D 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋