Chinese Mythology: The Bai Hu (白虎), the white tiger
The Bai Hu (the white tiger, 白虎) in Chinese mythology is completely different from the current white tiger, especially the albino Bengal tiger. In Chinese mythology, it is a divine…
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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.
The Bai Hu (the white tiger, 白虎) in Chinese mythology is completely different from the current white tiger, especially the albino Bengal tiger. In Chinese mythology, it is a divine…
Introduction The Four Symbols are the most iconic cosmic guardians in Chinese mythology, consisting of Azure Dragon (青龙), White Tiger (白虎), Vermilion Bird (朱雀), and Black Tortoise (玄武). Each guards…