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thumb The Pig (豬) is the twelfth and the last sign of the Earthly Branches ( 亥). It is characterised as yin so only the negative elements can be attached to it. In the continuous Sexagenary cycle, every twelfth year corresponds to ''Hai'', and is commonly called "the Year of the Pig" (豬年). There are five types of Pigs, named after the Chinese elements. In order, they are: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth. ==Pig in the Chinese Zodiac Legend== According to the myths, the Pig was the last to arrive when the Jade Emperor called for the great meeting. Other sources said that Buddha called for a great meeting when he was about to leave the earth. The Pig came in last. Legend has it that just as the emperor was about to call it a day, an oink and squeal was heard from a little Pig. The term "lazy Pig" is due here as the Pig got hungry during the race, promptly stopped for a feast then fell asleep. After the nap, the Pig continued the race and was named the 12th and last animal of the zodiac cycle.〔http://www.thingsasian.com/stories-photos/2363〕 Other sources say that given his very stout form, he was just too slow a swimmer, and thus he could not do anything against the other animals. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pig (zodiac)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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