The origin of the naming of the five fingers

Where do the five fingers get their names from? Let’s take a look:
Modern and popular finger names

Thumb: It is the thickest one, so it is called the thumb.
Index finger: When there were no chopsticks, people would use this finger to dig out food or taste the food first, so it is called the index finger.
Middle finger: It is called the middle finger because it is located in the center.
Ring finger: Ring Finger in English is the finger used to wear a ring. After getting married, a person will change from being an unknown to having a name, so it is called the ring finger.
Little finger: It is the smallest finger at the end of the body, so it is called the little finger.
Finger naming in Western tradition <br />Each finger represents a different area of life. What is interesting about fingers is that Western tradition names them after mythological figures: Jupiter, Saturn, Apollo, Mercury. The characteristics of these gods represent the influence of the fingers. The size and shape of each finger shows the extent to which the trait it represents is manifested in you.
Index finger - Jupiter In Greek and Roman mythology, Jupiter is the leader of the world. The index finger is named after him because it represents self and leadership as well as one's position in the world. It represents personal courage and ambition. A long index finger means that you like to boss others around, while a short index finger means you are timid and self-doubting.
Middle finger - Sutton Sutton is the father of Jupiter and represents wisdom. The middle finger represents how you face your responsibilities and whether you take life seriously or indifferently. A long middle finger represents hard work, while a short middle finger represents irresponsibility. (Girls can look at their husband’s middle finger before getting married. Sarton is the god of agriculture, so he is busy all day long)
Ring finger - Apollo Everyone knows the name of Apollo, he is the sun god. The ring finger, named after him, is traditionally associated with poetry and music, representing creativity and feelings of happiness. Strong ring fingers are often seen on the hands of entertainers and artists, while thin ring fingers indicate a lack of creative talent. However, a ring finger that is too long may mean that the person may have a gambling nature.
Little finger - Mercury Mercury is the herald of the gods. So the little finger represents communication and self-expression ability. The longer your little finger is, the better your eloquence is. A shorter little finger indicates that you may have difficulty in putting your thoughts into words. But if a person's little finger is bent, it means he is shrewd and may be a double-talker who likes to deceive.

The above is the origin of the naming of the five fingers introduced by the editor of Ziweifu. I hope it can help everyone. If you want to know more information about palmistry, please continue to pay attention.

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