Lions have the function of warding off evil spirits in the folk and are often used to guard the gates. The lion is also the king of the beasts, and has the function of showing dignity and majesty. According to traditional customs, a pair of lions is a male on the left and a female on the right. It can also be identified by what the lion steps on. The ball under the hoof symbolizes the unity of the universe and the harmony of the world. The supreme right must be a lion. Stepping on a lion cub under the hoof, symbolizing the continuous succession of descendants, is female .
