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Table 2 Classification of the themes according to symbolic meaning of Chaekgeori icons
Theme | Symbolic meaning | Icon |
|---|---|---|
Academic achievement wishes | Academic improvement and promotion | Peacock feather, book, brush, hollyhock, deer, chicken, dragon, carp, roll of paper, inkstone, floor lantern, go and books, peacock vase, etc |
Health wishes | Good health and long life | Coral, grape, rabbit, crane, cicada, dove, butterfly, chrysanthemum, Ganoderma lucidum, bamboo, plum blossom, pear, pomegranate, nectarine, viewing stone, etc |
Protection wishes | Protection against evil spirits | Turtle, fan, tiger, pine tree, peach, peach blossom, cauldrons, incense burner, etc |
Wealth wishes | Rich (wealthy) life | Lotus, lotus leaf, goldfish, phoenix, peony, peony blossom vase, plantain, mandarin orange, etc |