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  2. White Tiger (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    The White Tiger (Chinese: 白虎; pinyin: Báihǔ), is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. It is sometimes called the White Tiger of the West (西方白虎; Xīfāng Báihǔ). It represents the west in terms of direction and the autumn season. It is known as Byakko in Japanese, Baekho in Korean, and Bạch Hổ in Vietnamese.

  3. Four Symbols - Wikipedia

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    In the tomb, labeled M45, immediately adjacent to the remains of the main occupant to the east and west were found mosaics made of clam shells and bones forming images closely resembling the Azure Dragon and White Tiger, respectively. [1] The modern standard configuration was settled much later, with variations appearing throughout Chinese history.

  4. Four Holy Beasts - Wikipedia

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    Phoenix depicted at the Longshan temple, Taiwan. The Four Holy Beasts differs from Four Symbols in that Qilin replaces the White Tiger.The Four Symbols are the Azure Dragon (青龍) in the East, White Tiger (白虎) in the West, Vermilion Bird (朱雀) in the South, and the Black Tortoise (玄武) in the North.

  5. Taurus in Chinese astronomy - Wikipedia

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    According to traditional Chinese uranography, the modern constellation Taurus is located within the western quadrant of the sky, which is symbolized as the White Tiger of the West (西方白虎) (Xī Fāng Bái Hǔ). The name of the western constellation in modern Chinese is 金牛座 (jīn niú zuò), meaning "the golden bull constellation".

  6. Perseus in Chinese astronomy - Wikipedia

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    According to traditional Chinese uranography, the modern constellation Perseus is located within the western quadrant of the sky, which is symbolized as the White Tiger of the West (西方白虎, Xī Fāng Bái Hǔ). The name of the western constellation in modern Chinese is 英仙座 (yīng xiān zuò), which means "the brave god constellation".

  7. Ao no Fūin - Wikipedia

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    Unfortunately, she has fallen in love with a boy named Akira who is the reincarnation of Byakko, the legendary white tiger who is destined to kill her. [2] The story is loosely based on the tale of Four Gods in oriental cultures, namely the Azure Dragon (east), the White Tiger (west), the Black Turtle (north) and the Red Phoenix (south). [1]

  8. List of Saint Beast characters - Wikipedia

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    Zeus gave him the Armor of Byakko. Byakko is the White Tiger of the West (Autumn). Long blonde haired with black highlights at the tips, wears a white qipao (with long sleeves), black pants and black colored flat shoes. Tends to be a little childish, inventive (but most of the time his inventions were useless) and full of energy.

  9. List of characters in The Witcher series - Wikipedia

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    Vilgefortz of Roggeveen was a member of the Chapter of the Conclave and was a very powerful sorcerer. Along with being one of the most powerful mages in the world of the Witcher, he also happened to be one of the greatest fighters. Vilgefortz displayed his skills when he beat and crippled Geralt in a duel at Thanedd.