四神

The Four Symbols are Chinese mythological creatures viewed as the guardians of the four cardinal directions.

They are Seiryuu, the Azure or Green Dragon of the East, Suzaku, the Vermilion Bird of the South, Byakko, the White Tiger of the West, and Genbu, the Black Tortoise of the North. Seiryuu is associated with trees and Spring, Suzaku with fire and Summer, Byakko with silver and Autumn, and Genbu with water and Winter.

Examples

In the top right of this image is Seiryuu,
in the bottom right is Suzaku,
in the bottom left is Byakko,
and in the top left is Genbu.

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See also

• Qilin, Kouryuu (Huanglong): These are central beings and are associated with yellow, soil and the changing of the seasons.
• Tag group:Legendary creatures

External links

• Wikipedia: Four Symbols

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