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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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