Black-turtle Definition

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(astronomy) A Chinese constellation making up one of the Four Symbols of Chinese astronomy.

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(Chinese culture) A symbol of the element of water and direction north, typically depicted as a turtle entwined with a snake.

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Origin of Black-turtle

  • From the character in the figure's Mandarin Chinese name 玄武 (Xuánwǔ, lit. "Dark Warrior") + the primary animal representing it

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