noun
divine beast; mythical sacred animal
Refers to a sacred or mythical creature in East Asian mythology, often a guardian or auspicious being. Commonly appears in contexts such as the Four Symbols (四神獣).
See also: 四神獣
四神獣は、青龍、白虎、朱雀、玄武からなる。
The Four Divine Beasts consist of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise.
この神殿には神獣の像が置かれている。
A statue of a divine beast is placed in this shrine.