Editing Chinese culture (section)

=== Xuanwu ===
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Xuanwu ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]:玄武) is one of the [[Four Symbols (China)|Four Symbols]] of the [[Chinese constellations]]. Despite its English name, it is usually depicted as a [[turtle]] entwined together with a [[snake in Chinese mythology|snake]]. It is known as Genbu in [[Japanese language|Japanese]] and Hyeonmu in [[Korean language|Korean]]. It represents the [[north]] and the [[winter]] season. In Japan, it is one of the four guardian spirits that protect Kyoto and it is said that it protects the city on the north. Represented by the [[Kenkun Shrine]], which is located on top of Mt Funaoka in Kyoto. The creature's name is identical to that of the important [[Taoist]] [[Chinese mythology|god]] [[Xuanwu (god)|Xuanwu]], who is sometimes (as in ''[[Journey to the West]]'') portrayed in the company of a turtle and snake.