"Peaches are often a symbol of longevity in Japanese art and legends. In the tale of Izanagi and Izanami written in the Kojiki (‘Records of Ancient Matters’), peaches are used by Izanagi to ward off demons. Some who study myths believe this is a sign of Chinese influences at the time the story was written. In Chinese myths and legends, peaches and peach trees often ward off evil spirits.
In the story of Momotaro, a boy is born in a peach and raised by an old couple. He becomes a great hero.”
—‘Japanese Mythology: A to Z, Second Edition’, 2010, Jeremy Roberts
"Xiwangmu: One of the most popular goddesses in Chinese mythology and folk belief, Xiwangmu was originally a wild beast like goddess (or god) who became the ruler of punishment, calamity, and disease but later changed into a refined queen. She was the owner of the elixir of immortality and the divine peaches that can endow longevity on one who eats them…"
—‘Handbook of Chinese Mythology’, 2005, Lihui Yang and Deming An"In Buddhism, the Three Blessed Fruits are the sacred symbols of the Three Great Blessings. The fruits are citrus (happiness), the peach (longevity), and the pomegranate (fecundity)."
—‘The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols’, 2007, Adele Nozedar
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Peach Symbolism
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