Chinese Mythology: The Bai Hu (白虎), the white tiger
Preface: The Bai Hu (the white tiger) in Chinese mythology is completely different from the current white tiger, especially the…
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The Zhu Que is one of the Four Great Divine Beasts of China, i.e. one of the Four Elements (Si Xiang).
The Vermilion Bird is the god of the south, representing summer and associated with the element of fire.
The Vermilion Bird is unlike ordinary birds; it resembles a phoenix and is covered with fire.
People say that the Vermilion Bird is the embodiment of the sun and can fly in the sky.
It represents rebirth and immortality, and is a symbol of good luck and nobility.
Preface: The Bai Hu (the white tiger) in Chinese mythology is completely different from the current white tiger, especially the…
Preface: The four divine beasts are important symbols in ancient Chinese culture, namely the Qing Long, the Bai Hu, the…