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With the variations in names between the Japanese, the Chinese, and the English translations, below is a chart to help you make sense of all these different words.

Japanese Chinese English Meaning in Genbu Kaiden
Shi Jin Ten Chi Sho - Four Gods Sky and Earth/
Universe of the Four Gods
An ancient chinese text, translated by Einosuke, which cannot be destroyed. Young girls are sacrificed to it to summon a god and grant three wishes.
Miko - Priestess The young woman who enters the book and becomes a sacrifice to one of the four gods.
Shichi Seishi - Seven celestial warriors Each god reigns over seven constellations. These constellations are born as humans with certain powers so as to protect the priestess.
Hokkan Bei Jia Northern Country The northern-most and largest country in the Universe of the Four Gods. Relative to modern day Mongolia. Protected by the god Genbu.
Konan Hong Nan Southern Country Southern country in the Universe of the Four Gods. Relative to China. Protected by the god Suzaku
Kutou Qu Gong Eastern Country Eastern country in the Universe of the Four Gods. Protected by the god Seiryuu
Sairo - Western Country Western country in the Universe of the Four Gods. Protected by the god Byakko.
Genbu Xuan Wu Black Turtle Guardian of the north, symbolized by a copulating turtle and snake. Considered the most powerful god, represents the North, winter, the colour black, earth, wealth and treasure.
Suzaku Zhu Que Red Pheonix Guardian of the south, symbolized by a pheonix. Represents South, Summer, Red, Fire.
Seiryuu Qing Long Azure Dragon Guardian of the east, symbolized by a dragon. Represents East, Spring, Green/Blue, Water.
Byakko Bei Hu White Tiger Guardian of the west, symbolized by a tiger. Represents West, Fall, White, Metal.



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