The most senior of the air temples, The northern temple celebrates the patronage of Xuanwu, the black lionturtle of the north.
The Eastern air temple was the second to be completed, and celebrates the patronage of Sieryu, the azure dragon of the east.
The third of the air temples, the Southern Temples celebrates the patronage of Chu Turak, the vermillion bird of the south.
The Western Air temple was the last to be completed, and celebrates the patronage of Baiyu, the white bison of the west