In reality are only 3 wise monkeys, although in some countries there are 4, but it is not known what represents the fourth.Is is of 3 prints of wood with form of monkey whose gestures represent 3 tips.Their names are Kikazaru (the mono that not hears), Iwazaru (the mono that not speaks) and Mizaru (the mono that not sees) and is refers to three virtues that should have them children when are small to not see, say and hear things bad, because still not can differentiate it good of it bad and with the time will learn to be cautious.The legend of the 3 wise monkeys originated in China but became popular in Japan where they was enshrined in the Temple of Toshogu in Nikko city.
4 wise monkeys is incorrectly written, and should be written as "THE THREE MONKEYS WISE." being its meaning:
Actually are four wise monkeys, but three. These three monkeys, of tradition East, represent allegorically the wisdom by the position of their respective hands. One is cover the eyes, another is covers the mouth and, finally, the third tapina them ears with their hands. With this want to tell that in the life is a great law and Council of WISDOM know see, hear and shut up.
