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'''{{PAGENAME}}''', also known as '''Byakko''' in some localizations,{{Note|Both refer the White Tiger constellation. Baihu is the original Chinese reading, while Byakko is the Japanese reading}} is a [[Demon]] in the [[Megami Tensei (Franchise)|''Megami Tensei'' franchise]].
'''{{PAGENAME}}''', also known as '''Byakko''' in some localizations,{{Note|Both refer the White Tiger constellation. Baihu is the original Chinese reading, while Byakko is the Japanese reading.}} is a [[Demon]] in the [[Megami Tensei (Franchise)|''Megami Tensei'' franchise]].


==Profile==
==Profile==
===Origin===
===Origin===
The Baihu (白虎), or White Tiger, is one of the Four Symbols, constellations that represent various things in Chinese culture. The Baihu represents the west, autumn, and metal.
The Baihu (白虎), or White Tiger, is one of the Four Symbols, constellations that represent various things in Chinese culture. The Baihu represents the west, autumn, and metal.
Although many English compendium entries in the ''Megami Tensei'' franchise classify Baihu as a member of the Ssu-Ling ({{Translit|zh|四灵|四靈|Sìlíng|meaning=four spirits}}), it is a member of the Ssu-Hsiang ({{Translit|zh|四象|Sìxiàng|meaning=four symbols}}).


===Design===
===Design===
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|dsrk1=
|dsrk1=
|dsrk2=
|dsrk2=
|p2is=
|p2is=One of the Four Symbols. A holy beast that protects the west.
|p2ep=
|p2ep=
|p3=
|p3=
|p3r=One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. He is believed to be the king of all beasts.
|p3r=One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. He is believed to be the king of all beasts.
|p4=
|p4=One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.<!--Same in Golden-->
|p5=One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. He is believed to be the king of all beasts.
|p5=One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. He is believed to be the king of all beasts.
|p5s=
|p5s=
|p5t=One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. It is believed to be the king of all beasts.
|p5t=One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. It is believed to be the king of all beasts.
|pq1=
|pq1=One of the Ssu-Ling celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
|pq2=
|pq2=
|dcld=
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==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Names
|ja=ビャッコ ''Byakko''
|ja   = ビャッコ
|jaM=The White Tiger. Sino-Japanese word. ''Katakana'' rendering of the ''kanji'' 白虎 (''Byakko'').
|jaR  = Byakko
|zhS= 白虎 ''Báihǔ''
|jaM   = White Tiger; ''Katakana'' rendering of {{JP|白虎|Byakko}}.
|zhSM=The White Tiger
|zhS   = 白虎
|zhT= 白虎 ''Báihǔ''
|zhSR  = Báihǔ
|zhTM=The White Tiger
|zhSM = White Tiger
|fr=  
|zhT   = 白虎
|frM=
|zhTR  = Báihǔ
|de=  
|zhTM = White Tiger
|deM=
|fr   = Baihu
|it=  
|frE  = {{Exp App|SMT5V}}
|itM=
|frM   =
|ko= 백호 ''Baekho''
|fr2  = Byakko
|koM=The White Tiger. Sino-Korean word. ''Hangul'' rendering of the ''hanja'' 白虎 (''Baekho'').
|frE2  = {{Exp App|P3R|P5R}}
|es=  
|frM2  =  
|esM=
|de   = Baihu
|deE  = {{Exp App|SMT5V}}
|deM   =
|de2  = Byakko
|deE2  = {{Exp App|P3R|P5R}}
|deM2  =  
|it   = Baihu
|itE  = {{Exp App|SMT5V}}
|itM   =
|it2  = Byakko
|itE2  = {{Exp App|P3R|P5R}}
|itM2  =  
|ko   = 백호
|koR  = Baekho
|koM   = White Tiger; ''Hangul'' rendering of {{translit|ko|白虎|Baekho}}.
|pl    = Baihu
|plE  = {{Exp App|SMT5V}}
|plM  =
|pl2  = Bai Hu
|plE2  = {{Exp App|P3R}}
|plM2  =
|ptB  = Baihu
|ptBE  = {{Exp App|SMT5V}}
|ptBM  =
|ptB2  = Byakko
|ptBE2 = {{Exp App|P3R}}
|ptBM2 =
|ru    = Бай-ху
|ruE  = {{Exp App|SMT5V}}
|ruR  = Bay-khu
|ruM  = Baihu; Palladius cyrillization of {{translit|zh|白虎|Báihǔ}}.
|ru2  = Бьякко
|ruE2  = {{Exp App|P3R}}
|ruR2  = B’yakko
|ruM2  = Byakko; Polivanov cyrillization of {{JP|白虎|Byakko}}.
|es   = Baihu
|esE  = {{Exp App|SMT5V}}
|esM   =  
|es2  = Byakko
|esE2  = {{Exp App|P3R|P5R}}
|esM2  =
|tr    = Baihu
|trE  = {{Exp App|SMT5V}}
|trM  =
|tr2  = Byakko
|trE2  = {{Exp App|P3R}}
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
P5 Byakko Render.png| Render for {{link|game|P5}}
PQ1 Byakko Render.png| Render from {{link|game|PQ1}}
P4G Byakko Model.png|Model of Byakko from {{link|game|p4g}}
P4G Byakko Model.png|Model of Byakko from {{link|game|p4g}}
P3R Byakko Model.png|Model of Byakko from {{Link|Game|P3R}}
P3R Byakko Model.png|Model of Byakko from {{Link|Game|P3R}}
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{{Notelist}}


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Latest revision as of 19:49, 4 November 2024

Baihu, also known as Byakko in some localizations,[a] is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

The Baihu (白虎), or White Tiger, is one of the Four Symbols, constellations that represent various things in Chinese culture. The Baihu represents the west, autumn, and metal.

Although many English compendium entries in the Megami Tensei franchise classify Baihu as a member of the Ssu-Ling (Simplified Chinese: 四灵four spirits, Traditional Chinese: 四靈four spirits, romanized Sìlíng), it is a member of the Ssu-Hsiang (Chinese: 四象four symbols, romanized Sìxiàng).

Design

Baihu is a white tiger with long locks of white fur on its face, chest, legs and tail tip. It typically appears with bright blue eyes, a visible spine and a long thin tail.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Baihu.

Compendium

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Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei III:
Nocturne 		One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese mythology. It represents the direction West, the season autumn and the element metal.
Shin Megami Tensei:
Strange Journey 		One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
Shin Megami Tensei IV One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
Shin Megami Tensei IV:
Apocalypse 		One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
Shin Megami Tensei V One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese mythology.

It represents the west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. It is believed to be the king of all beasts.

Liberation Dx2 One of the Ssu Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese lore. The Four beasts were divided equally throughout the land to protect the five emperors in ancient China. There is even a mural depiction of them in the Kitora Tomb in Japan. Baihu, the white tiger, is protector of the west and represents the season of autumn. In ancient times the tiger was considered the king of all beast and Baihu their leader.
Soul Hackers 2 One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. It is believed to be the king of all beasts.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin One of the Four Symbols. A holy beast that protects the west.
Persona 3 Reload One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. He is believed to be the king of all beasts.
Persona 4 One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
Persona 5 One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. He is believed to be the king of all beasts.
Persona Q:
Shadow of the Labyrinth 		One of the Ssu-Ling celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
Persona 5 Tactica One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. It is believed to be the king of all beasts.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese ビャッコ Byakko White Tiger; Katakana rendering of Japanese: 白虎, Hepburn Byakko.
Simplified Chinese 白虎 Báihǔ White Tiger
Traditional Chinese 白虎 Báihǔ White Tiger
French BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
ByakkoPersona 3 Reload
Persona 5 Royal
German BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
ByakkoPersona 3 Reload
Persona 5 Royal
Italian BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
ByakkoPersona 3 Reload
Persona 5 Royal
Korean 백호 Baekho White Tiger; Hangul rendering of Korean: 白虎, romanized Baekho.
Polish BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Bai HuPersona 3 Reload
Brazilian Portuguese BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
ByakkoPersona 3 Reload
Russian Бай-хуShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Bay-khu		 Baihu; Palladius cyrillization of Chinese: 白虎, romanized Báihǔ.
БьяккоPersona 3 Reload
B’yakko		 Byakko; Polivanov cyrillization of Japanese: 白虎, Hepburn Byakko.
Spanish BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
ByakkoPersona 3 Reload
Persona 5 Royal
Turkish BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
ByakkoPersona 3 Reload

Gallery

Videos

Baihu's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V
Baihu's Daily Demon Future Prediction with Ringo for Soul Hackers 2

Notes

  1. ↑ Both refer the White Tiger constellation. Baihu is the original Chinese reading, while Byakko is the Japanese reading.
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