White tiger mythology

White Tiger or Baihu is one of the Four Symbols in ancient Chinese Astrology, and the representative of the west, metal, and autumn. 《中兴征祥说》记载：“王者仁而不害，则白虎见。白虎者，仁兽也。虎而白色，缟身如雪，无杂毛，啸则风兴。昔召公化行陕西之国，白虎应焉。” Picture from artist 嗷呜小奶熊.

Byakko, also known as Baihu, is a demon in the series. The Bai Hu (白虎), literally the White Tiger, is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese Constellation (Si Xiang) along with Qing Long, Zhu Que and Xuan Wu. It represents the western part of the 28 star mansions, the autumn season and the element of "metal" ("wind" in the Japanese system). It is known as Byakko in Japan and Baekho in Korea. During the Han dynasty, people believed the tiger to be the king of all beasts. Legend had it that…

Byakko, the mythical tiger of the West, and a spirit riding it Copic and pencils

The White Tiger of the West is a East Asian Mythological Beast, (usually depicted in Chinese Taoism.) The guardian of the cardinal direction of the West; it represent the seasons of autumn and the element/transition of metal. Available on My Redbubble Shop!

Winged White Tiger by goldensomething