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and gave him two swords. Alternatively, two swords can also represent two dragons from a legend where a man named Lei Huan (้ท็
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Chinese numismatic charms, and coins were often assembled into sword-shaped talismans. Most Chinese numismatic charms that feature swords often show a single sword. According to Chinese legends, the first swords in China appeared under the reign of the legendary
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swords used in China. These sandalwood swords are used to ward off ghosts and evil spirits and coin-swords fulfil the same purpose in overseas
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use coin-swords because of this symbolism for rituals for ridding evil, a red cloth is then wrapped on the hilt of the sword. Taoist priests can also sometimes use a peach wood sword as an alternative to coin-swords.
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fastened together with a string, a cord, or a wire which are usually coloured red. While the thread is usually red, it may sometimes also be yellow or gold as these are considered to be the colours of royalty.
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Chinese cash coins. In superstition it is usually considered better for all the
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