Myth & folk traditions · Myth & belief
White Tiger
The white tiger guarding the west in the Four Symbols.
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Baekho represents the west and autumn. Goguryeo tomb paintings give this guardian a forceful, flowing shape.
Legacy
The symbol is distinct from a rare white tiger in nature. Its place within the group defines its role.