The buffalo is the second animal symbol in the 12-year cycle of the
Vietnamese zodiac, taking the place of the
Ox in the
Chinese zodiac.
Water buffalo are industrious and patient. In general, the year is slow and steady, appropriate for scientists. The hours of the buffalo are from 1 to 3 am.
See also
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Chinese zodiac
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Burmese zodiac
The Burmese zodiac ( my, ဇာတာ ရာသီခွင် ) is the traditional Burmese system of astronomy and astrology. While it is still an important component of the Burmese calendar, today, the zodiac is closely identified with Burmese ...
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Ox
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Ox in Chinese mythology
Oxen, cows, beef cattle, buffalo and so on are an important motif in Chinese mythology. There are many myths about the oxen or ox-like beings, including both celestial and earthly varieties. The myths range from ones which include oxen or composi ...
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Vietnamese astrological signs
Mythological bovines