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THE DRAGON VASE ARCHIVE

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Celestial Beings

Hyeonmu: The Black Tortoise Guardian of the North

Hyeonmu (현무) is the Black Tortoise guardian of the north in Korean mythology, symbolizing endurance and protection.

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Baekho: The White Tiger Guardian of the West

Baekho (백호) is the White Tiger guardian of the west in Korean mythology and one of the four celestial protectors.

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Chilseong: The Seven Star Deities of Korean Mythology

Chilseong (칠성) are the Seven Star Deities in Korean mythology associated with the Big Dipper and believed to influence fate and longevity.

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Samjoko: The Three-Legged Crow That Carried the Sun

The Samjoko (삼족오) is a legendary three-legged crow that represents the sun in ancient Korean mythology, symbolizing cosmic power and royal authority.

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