There were many nicknames for turtles in ancient times. Here are some common ones:
1. Daibao: refers to the preciousness of turtle shells, symbolizing preciousness and importance.
2. Wengui: refers to the elegance and knowledge of the turtle, implying that the turtle has a long life and high wisdom.
3. Mysterious tortoise: Mysterious refers to the profound and mysterious, and the tortoise is regarded as a mysterious beast or divine object.
4. Carp turtle: Carp refers to large scales. The shell on the back of the turtle has a scaly texture, so it is also called carp turtle.
5. Turtle Immortal: Refers to the legend that turtles have longevity and wisdom like immortals, and are respected as Turtle Immortals.
6. Kunlun Turtle: Kunlun is a sacred mountain in Chinese mythology. Turtles are often described as cultivating and becoming immortals in Kunlun Mountain.
7. Sky turtle: Connect the turtle with the sky and think that the turtle is a magical creature between heaven and earth.
These elegant names reflect the important status and symbolic significance of tortoises in ancient culture, giving them images of mystery, wisdom, longevity and nobility. Different regions and time periods may have used different nicknames to describe turtles.
