Origin: China
The four great beasts are what modern people call Qinglong, Baihu, Zhuque, Xuanwu. They are actually not divine beasts, but gods. In ancient times, they were also known as the four spirits of the sky. They are the product of the ancient star worship. The four beasts are integrated into the five elements and directions, represented by different colors: Eastern blue is wood, western white is gold, southern red is fire, northern black is water, and central yellow is soil.
According to legend, Xuanwu was born in the early days of the universe. large Tortoise, surrounded by a snake. Xuanwu absorbed chaotic aura so he brought great power, to split mountains, to open the land. Xuanwul is a very ancient Chinese god.
It is a god of Snake god and Tortoise Sprits, with a Tortoise -like body but surrounded by a snake. The snake itself is a symbol of fertility and proliferation, considered by the ancients as a symbol of mating, reproduction and reproduction of men and women. Whereas, the Tortoise is a symbol of longevity and immortality in ancient times. Therefore, it is both the power of procreation and the power of immortality. In addition, Xuanwu has the power of water. It is the god of water, defending the North and representing winter
In the legend of the Chinese ancestor, Fuxi is the Patriarch of the shape of a turtle, Nu wa is the Mother Patriarch whose shape is a snake. The combination of snake and turtle reveals an ancient totem from time immemorial, symbolizing longevity and strength
Xuanwu has the physical ability to keep demons, except for love, to kill monsters, to symbolize good omen, to help humans fight against evil spirits, to settle down with happiness.
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