Baihu

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

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Baihu.

Compendium

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 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.
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.

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

Model of Byakko from Persona 4 Golden
Model of Byakko from Persona 3 Reload

Videos

Baihu's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V

Baihu's Daily Demon Future Prediction with Ringo for Soul Hackers 2

Notes

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

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

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