Four Symbols
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The Four Symbols are mythological creatures appearing among the Chinese constellations along the ecliptic, and viewed as the guardians of the four cardinal directions. These four creatures are also re
Bronze mirror with cosmological decoration from the Belitung shipwreck, including Bagua and the Four Auspicious Beasts
A Han-dynasty pottery tile emblematically representing the five cardinal directions
White Tiger (mythology)
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The White Tiger, is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. It is sometimes called the White Tiger of the West. It represents the west in terms of direction and the autumn season.
Four Symbols
…including "Four Guardians", "Four Gods", and "Four Auspicious Beasts". They are the Azure Dragon of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Turtle-Snake (also called "Black Warrior") of the North. Each of the creatures is most closely associated with a cardinal…
Bái Hǔ sculpture on an eaves tile
Asuka Byako