Japanese folktales
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Japanese folktales feature four gods representing directions and elements - Genbu the tortoise of the north and water, Byakko the white tiger of the west and metal, Suzaku the vermillion bird of the south and fire, and Seiryu the dragon of the east and wood. They also tell of mythical creatures like the kitsune fox associated with the rice god Inari, the evil nine-tailed fox Kyubi, and the snow woman Yuki-Onna who can control ice and snow.
Japanese folktales
- 2. adapted from the Chinese mythology Corresponding season, elements, and color GENBU (tortoise) Longevity and wisdom Black Foretelling of the future Northern direction Water Element 4Four Gods
- 3. BYAKKO (WHITE TIGER) Western direction Metal element Righteousness God of war (fights armies and demons) 4Four Gods
- 4. SUZAKU (PHOENIX) Vermillion bird Southern direction Fire element The empress Noble behavior 4Four Gods
- 5. SEIRYU (DRAGON) Azure Eastern direction Wood element Propriety Supports and maintains the country Controls rain (Emperor) Benevolent and powerful 4Four Gods
- 6. KOURYU Yellow dragon of the Center Earth element A hornless dragon that symbolizes the emperor of Japan 4Four Gods
- 7. Kitsune Fox a prominent feature in Japanese folklore since 7th century In traditional Japanese religion, the rice god, Inari takes the form of a fox and also employs foxes as his servants and messengers. typically depicted as evil creatures who can invade and possess people's bodies. SomeMythicalCreatures
- 8. Nine Tails Kyubi depicted as a malevolent fox spirit who usually takes the form of a woman, manipulating and causing death and destruction In many stories, the kyubi escapes from its killers and re-appears to wreck havoc after a span of many years SomeMythicalCreatures
- 9. Yuki-Onna a female spirit who appears during a snowstorm Usually malevolent, but is sometimes portrayed as lonely and seeking love Can control snow and ice SomeMythicalCreatures