四神獣 – Shijinjuu – The Four Divine Lords/Gods/Beasts

玄武 – Genbu – Black Tortoise (ruling god of the northern heavens)
蒼龍・蒼竜 – Souryuu – Azure Dragon (ruling god of the eastern heavens)
朱雀 – Suzaku – Vermillion Bird (ruling of of the southern heavens)
白虎 – Byakko – White Tiger (ruling god of the western heavens)

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