Baihu
Baihu, also known as Byakko in some localizations,[a] is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.
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Origin
Baihu,[b] or the White Tiger, is one of the Four Symbols.[c] It is mentioned in the Confucian I Ching,[d] as well as Daoist texts regarding the Five Elements. In these texts, Baihu represents the west, autumn, and metal. It is also the constellation associated with the the White Emperor,[e] one of the Five Regions' Highest Deities[f] and a manifestation of Shangdi. It is therefore associated with the planet Venus, and has an animal equivalent in Bailong.
As a constellation, Baihu has seven "Mansions," or moon positions that form it. These include Eta Andromedae, its legs; Beta Arietis, its bond; 35 Arietis, its stomach; Alcyone, its hairy head; Ain, its net; Meissa, its turtle beak; and Alnitak, its three stars.
In Records of the Grand Historian, Ying Huhai,[g] the Second Emperor of Qin[h] after Qin Shi Huang,[i] dreamt of Baihu biting and killing the left course of his carriage. Said dream gave him great mental unrest, making him see a dream interpreter (占梦 zhānmèng), a sort of diviner, for support. They advised him that an evil influence from the River Jing[j] was at work, prompting him to purify himself in Wangyi Palace[k] and sacrificed four horses His reliance on advisors, especially the corrupt Zhao Gao,[l] eventually caused his people to call him weak, revolt, and ultimately collapse of the entire Qin dynasty.[1] The belief held by Emperor Ying, in this regard, could have arose from Baihu being associated with war, punishment, and death; this can be attributed to its metal element (weaponry) and autumn season (death of flora and fauna, executions).
Being part of the Four Symbols, Baihu is grouped with Zhuque, Xuanwu, and Qinglong.[2]
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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| Shin Megami Tensei II(A-Mode DDS) |
出身地：中国 風水において四方を守護する四神。西方を守護する。名は「白虎」と書く。白い虎のような姿をしており、百獣の王といわれる。五行の分類で、金の属性を持ち、季節では秋を、色の中では白を表す。太上老君に付き従っており、太上老君の右に控えているといわれる。Translation: |
| 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 III: Nocturne HD Remaster |
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. |
| Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance | |
| Shin Megami Tensei: 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. |
| Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers(3DS) |
One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. |
| 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 2: Eternal Punishment |
One of four Chinese holy beasts... The white tiger protecting west. |
| Persona 3 |
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 3 FES | |
| Persona 3 Portable | |
| 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 4 Golden | |
| 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 5 Royal | |
| 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 Q2: New Cinema 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. |
| Persona 5: The Phantom X |
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. |
| Devil Children Black Book and Red Book | GBC: ４つのほうがくの にしのほうを まもるセイジュウ しんせいな しろいトラPS: ４つの方角の 西の方を 守るセイジュウ 神聖な白いトラTranslation: |
| Devil Children White Book | ４つのほうがくの にしのほうを まもるセイジュウ しんせいな しろいトラTranslation: |
| Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book | ４つの方角の西を 守る セイジュウ 空を 自由に飛び 雷を つかさどる 真っ白な体をした ドウモウな トラTranslation: |
| DemiKids Light Version and Dark Version |
A tiger-demon that guards against invasion from the west. |
| Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book | ４つの方角の西を 守る セイジュウ 空を 自由に飛び 雷を つかさどる 真っ白な体をした ドウモウな トラTranslation: |
| Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker |
One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese lore. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. |
| Kētai Akuma Densho |
「四神」と呼ばれる古代中国の四霊獣の一。漢字では「白虎」と表記される。 出身地：中国ビャッコは古代中国の「四神」と呼ばれる動物達の一つで、あらゆる獣の頂点に立つ王とされている。その全身が白色の虎の姿をしていると伝えられている。一説では、五百年以上生きた虎がこのビャッコになるとも言われている。陰陽五行思想において「白」は西を表す事から、後にビャッコは西方を守護する神と見なされた。また彼は、土を司る精であるとされることもある。Translation: |
Nomenclature
From the Chinese 白虎 Báihǔ ("White Tiger").
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 English
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Noble Predator Soul Hackers 2 (Risky Enemy) | |
 Japanese
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高貴なる肉食獣Soul Hackers 2 (Risky Enemy) Kōki naru Nikushokujū |
Noble Carnivorous Beast |
 Simplified Chinese
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高贵的肉食兽Soul Hackers 2 (Risky Enemy) Gāoguì de Ròushí Shòu |
Noble Carnivorous Beast |
   Traditional Chinese
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高貴的肉食獸Soul Hackers 2 (Risky Enemy) Gāoguì de Ròushí Shòu |
Noble Carnivorous Beast |
 French
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Noble bête carnivoreSoul Hackers 2 (Risky Enemy) |
Noble Carnivorous Beast |
 German
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Edler BeutegreiferSoul Hackers 2 (Risky Enemy) |
Noble Predator |
 Italian
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Nobile bestia carnivoraSoul Hackers 2 (Risky Enemy) |
Noble Carnivorous Beast |
 Korean
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고귀高貴한 육식수肉食獸Soul Hackers 2 (Risky Enemy) Gogwihan Yuksiksu |
Noble Carnivorous Beast |
 Peninsular Spanish
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Predador nobleSoul Hackers 2 (Risky Enemy) |
Noble Predator |
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Notes
- ↑ Both refer the White Tiger asterism. Baihu is the original Chinese reading, while Byakko is the Japanese reading.
- ↑ Chinese: 白虎, romanized Báihǔ, humanised name is 監兵/监兵 Jiān Bīng
- ↑ Chinese: 四象, romanized Sìxiàng
- ↑ Simplified Chinese: 易经, Traditional Chinese: 易經, romanized Yìjīng The Wades-Giles transcription is more commonly used in the west, but a contemporary name would be Yi Jing using Hanyu Pinyin. James Legge translated the book name as the "Book of Changes".
- ↑ Simplified Chinese: 白帝, Traditional Chinese: 白帝, romanized Báidì
- ↑ Simplified Chinese: 五方上帝, Traditional Chinese: 五方上帝, romanized Wǔfāng Shàngdì
- ↑ Chinese: 赢胡亥, romanized Yíng Húhài
- ↑ Chinese: 秦二世, romanized Qín Érshì
- ↑ Chinese: 秦始皇, romanized Qín Shìhúang
- ↑ Chinese: 泾水, romanized Jīng Shuǐ
- ↑ Simplified Chinese: 望夷官, Traditional Chinese: 朢夷官, romanized Wàngyí Guān
- ↑ Simplified Chinese: 赵高, Traditional Chinese: 趙高, romanized Zhào Gāo
References
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- Demons from Chinese Culture
- Demons from Taoism
- Demons from Confucianism
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei II
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei if...
- Guardians in Shin Megami Tensei if...
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Nine
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei IV
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine
- Guardians in Shin Megami Tensei: J
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Colosseum 20XX
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
- Beasts in Last Bible III
- Demons in Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
- Demons in Soul Hackers 2
- Personas in Megami Ibunroku Persona
- Personas in Persona 2: Innocent Sin
- Personas in Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
- Personas in Persona 3
- Personas in Persona 3 FES
- Personas in Persona 3 Portable
- Personas in Persona 3 Reload
- Personas in Persona 4
- Personas in Persona 4 Golden
- Personas in Persona 5
- Personas in Persona 5 Royal
- Personas in Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
- Personas in Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
- Personas in Persona 5 Tactica
- Personas in Persona 5: The Phantom X
- Shadows in Persona 5: The Phantom X
- Personas in Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikū no Tō Hen
- Personas in Persona Mobile Online
- Demons in Devil Children Black Book and Red Book
- Demons in Devil Children White Book
- Demons in Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book
- Demons in Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book
- Bosses in Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner
- Demons in Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner
- Demons in Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: A's Test Server
- Demons in Devil Survivor 2
- Demons in Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
- Demons in Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner
- Demons in Kētai Akuma Densho