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Revision as of 01:49, 16 May 2024

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

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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.

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 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 The White Tiger. Sino-Japanese word. Katakana rendering of the kanji 白虎 (Byakko).
Simplified Chinese 白虎 Báihǔ The White Tiger
Traditional Chinese 白虎 Báihǔ The White Tiger
Korean 백호 Baekho The White Tiger. Sino-Korean word. Hangul rendering of the hanja 白虎 (Baekho).

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