What is 玄武 (xuán wǔ) in Chinese metaphysics?

Dark Warrior, water god of the north. Governs secrecy and privacy, cunning and scheme, romantic affairs — and also theft, deception and hidden plots.

Original (Chinese): 北方水神,主暗昧隐私、智谋机心、风流情感,亦主盗贼欺瞒、暗中算计。

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