Some people take the Shui scripts and related activities for superstitions only. Meng explained in an interview with a CCTV (China Central Television ) reporter, "I don't think it is superstitious. It is definitely not. Behaving according to what's on the Shui books is a long-cherished tradition for we Shui. It is religious. Shui books not only tell us how to avoid disasters, but also teach about morals."

 Shui scripts on horns

About 35 cm long, these horns are engraved with peacock, phoenix, flying fish, goddess on the clouds, civilian and military official mask, as well as sun, moon, fire, and around twenty Shui script designs, which still have to be decoded. One is a yin horn, usually used in festivals, and a yang horn, used in battles.

 Shui scripts on copper coins

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