The "Beasts" are believed to be reincarnated when there is a greater evil rising. They, however, are not aware of it at first. When something that makes them so hurt or depressed, their powers would awaken. The individuals usually awaken their power at different times, unless they are blood-connected. Each of them represent a direction and a season of the year. They are also synthesized with the five elements. In the Soul Society of Korea, they are recognized as gods since they exist to create balance. In the normal Soul Society, not many believe of their existence since they are commonly known as a myth.