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White Tiger in Ancient China
The White Tiger is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. It is sometimes called the White Tiger of the West (西方白虎, Xī Fāng Bái Hǔ), and is known as Byakko in Japan and Baekho in Korea. It represents the west and the autumn season.

The Legend of how Tiger Become a Chinese Zodiac
When the tiger arrived at the human world, the tiger learned the lion, bear and the horse are the strongest animals. So the tiger challenged them all and won. When the other evil beasts heard this, they all hide in a forest of where no one leaves and was never seen again.

Sayings about Tiger
"Vicious as a tigeress can be, she never eats her own cubs." --Chinese proverb

A Legend of Tiger-Head Shoes
Long, long time ago, in a village of the famous ancient city Yangzhou there once lived a boatman, Dayang (big sheep), a virtuous young man with a generous heart and was always willing to help others.

People Born in the Year of the Tiger
People born in the Year of the Tiger are generally well liked because of their charming personalities. Often, failing at a given task or being unproductive in his personal or professional life can cause a Tiger to experience a deep depression.

The Year of the Tiger
To the Chinese, it is the start of the Golden Tiger Year. The Tiger is the third sign in the cycle of Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs. It is a sign of courage.

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