Genbu is a mythical creature that plays a significant role in Chinese and Japanese mythology. It is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations and is depicted as a large tortoise or turtle combined with a snake.

In Japan, the characters 玄武 are pronounced as Genbu. It is said to protect Kyoto on the north side, being one of the four guardian spirits that protect the city. It is represented by the Kenkun Shrine , which is located on top of Mount Funaoka in Kyoto.

Genbu is associated with yin energy—the forces of darkness and shadow—and in ancient China was worshipped as a god of the moon (another strong yin force) in addition to being the god of the north. Because the shell of a tortoise is like a suit of armor, Genbu is …

Chinese mythological creature, usually depicted as a turtle-and-snake. One of the Animals of the Four Directions (q.v.). Known as the Dark Warrior, he is the Guardian of the North, and is sssociated with winter, the color black, and the element of water. Known in Japan as Genbu; in Korea as Hyun Moo.

Genbu, a fictional monster in the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI.

Genbu (ゲンブ), more commonly known as the Island Turtle (島亀, Shimagame), is a gigantic and ancient domesticated turtle that resides in the Land of Lightning. Since Kumogakure's founding they have cared for Genbu who has in turn served as a training ground for the shinobi.

To begin, Genbu is known as the Black Warrior of the north. In more recent times, he has been depicted in a human form, but traditionally Genbu is rendered with a snake’s head and tail on the body of a tortoise.

Explore the ancient tale of Genbu, the water elemental tied to the waters of fate. Learn about its awakening and involvement in the Celestial Crystal War, a pivotal event in the world of magical creatures.

Genbu: Kanji: 玄武 Kana: げんぶ Meaning: Dark warrior: Other names: Genten-Jōtei, Showan’ū Type: Animal form Genbu on Yokai.com; Categories Categories: Yōkai; Animal form; Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Advertisement. Explore properties. Fandom Muthead

Genbu is an immortal monk of the Genbari tribe as well as the physical embodiment of the Northern Guardian, one of the 4 spirits of a forgotten natural order descended from the stars that represented the cardinal directions of Kudao.