Why is sea bream said to be auspicious?
Tai (red sea bream) has long been said to be auspicious and auspicious, but do you know why this is said? I myself thought, "Maybe it's because the man who is one of the Seven Lucky Gods holds it?", but when I looked into it, it turns out that there are actually many reasons why it is considered auspicious!!
This time, we've summarized the reasons why sea bream is said to be auspicious and lucky!
Part 1: Appearance
*Red and white body... Red and white are said to represent the life of a person, and are often used on special occasions. For this reason, red and white sea bream is associated with auspiciousness. Red is also said to ward off evil.
*Ebisu is holding it... This is because the fish held by Ebisu, the god of fishing, is a sea bream.
*Looks like a samurai... With its hard, spiky scales, it looks like a brave samurai wearing armor.
Part 2: Bone shape
Inside the body of a sea bream is a bone in the shape of a sea bream, known as the "tai no tai." Since the Edo period, it has been said that carrying this bone will bring good luck, ward off evil, and bring good fortune.
Reason 3: Live longer
Although it depends on the environment when they are young, generally they live for 20 years, and some sea bream live for over 40 years. This is why they are considered a "long-lived fish."Reason 4: It sounds good
It has come to be considered auspicious because it sounds good, like "medetai" (celebratory).
Reason 5: It is highly nutritious
It is high in protein and low in fat. It is rich in vitamins that help digestive enzymes in the body, DHC and EPA that thin the blood, and ingredients that promote cell regeneration.
There are various theories as to why sea bream has come to be considered auspicious.
I was surprised to learn that there were so many different origins.
How many of you knew?
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