Bodied animal that resembles a snake but has feet and claws of this act as a protector of Buddhism. Most Japanese legends about dragons originated from China. Eternal enemy of human-bird dragon is called Karura. Dragon is a natural element of wood, but he controlled the rain and stayed in the sea or rivers that could also cause flooding. In China and Korea, the dragon is very close to the imperial emblem. In western mythology, dragons are often used as figures or antagonists of human beings which disturb peace. In Eastern cultures, the dragon is a figure of good luck and wealth that his form was scary but loving and fair.
2. Suzaku - The South Guard (Korean: Jujak; Chinese: Zhu Que)
Red bird or birds are often paired with a fire dragon. The couple described the feud but also happiness in marriage. No wonder that Phoenix became a symbol of the emperor's consort. Suzaku has a feather-light shining, and its emergence is associated with a good day. Actually understanding the red bird and Phoenix are not the same. Red Bird 'replace' the Phoenix, but in general remains more famous than the Phoenix bird red bird that appears to be merely ordinary.
3. Byakko - The Keeper of Western (Korean: Baekho; Chinese: Bai Fang Xi Hu)
For the Chinese, the tiger is the king of all beasts and the rulers of the mountains. Having a natural element white metal so it is assumed, because Byakko is the white tiger as a protective one direction of the wind. In some versions, there is a white tiger named as Kirin, legend-bodied animals such as Deer or horses that have a horn. In Japanese mythology, Kirin is more specifically described as having a body like a Deer. In another version, but the head of Deer-bodied Kirin Lion, and many translations are the same as saying that Kirin Unicorn. while Unicorn is unicorn, while Kirin's not a horse head.
In the Book of Tang, who is the reincarnation of Byakko Luo Cheng and Li is said to be the reincarnation of Seiryu rebels called Xiongxin. They both are brothers who swore on Shubao Qin, Cheng Zhijie and Yuchi Jingde. Their souls after death the body is said to have a new hero of the Tang Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty, Xue Rengui and He Suwen.
4. GENBU - The Keeper North (Korean: Hyunmoo; Chinese: Xuan wu)
The tortoise is a symbol of longevity and happiness. These turtles are often displayed with a snake, both believed to be the cause of the universe. Turtles and snakes berunsur berunsur Yin Yang, which is the tortoise shell of the universe. Tortoise shell is strong and serves as a pelndung body armor similar to the function, so that the turtles in Shijin called the Black Warrior. Relief ancient tortoise closest we can found at Borobudur.
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