
Black Tortoise
The Four Symbols and the Black Tortoise Long ago, in the early days of China, the world was ruled by the Yellow Emperor. During his reign, a group of four divine creatures emerged from the heavens, each with a different color and symbol. These creatures became known as the Four Symbols, and they were said to represent different aspects of the natural world. The Four Symbols, also known as the Four Guardians, are a group of four mythological creatures in Chinese culture that have been revered and worshipped for centuries. Each of these creatures is associated with a cardinal direction, an element, and various virtues and qualities. The first of the Four Symbols is the Azure Dragon, also known as the Blue Dragon or Qinglong in Chinese. The Azure Dragon is a powerful and majestic creature that represents the element of wood and the direction of the east. It is