Hō-ō
Also called H.
In Japanese mythology, this phoenix-like bird symbolizes the union of yin and yang. It's depicted as a harbinger of peace, prosperity, and tranquility.
At a glance
- Tradition
- Japanese folklore
- Trait family
- The Firebirds
- Symbols
- Bird
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Symbols
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- Bird is image-domain The bird denotes the soul and its flight between worlds, carrying aspiration, prophecy and divine essence, and moving freely where the earthbound cannot follow.
why
In Japanese mythology, this phoenix-like bird symbolizes the union of yin and yang.
Traits
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Form
- Phoenix-like firebird
why
In Japanese mythology, this phoenix-like bird symbolizes the union of yin and yang.
Behaviour
- Knows past present and future
why
The Hō-ō's wisdom is believed to be vast and timeless, encompassing both the lessons of the past and visions of the future.
Sight and sound
- Blue or azure coloration signals celestial origin
why
The Hō-ō is often depicted with a vibrant plumage of red, gold, and azure, symbolizing the elements of fire, earth, and sky.
Omens
- Harbinger of peace and prosperity
why
It's depicted as a harbinger of peace, prosperity, and tranquility.
- Appears only to herald peace or a sage
why
It is said to appear only in times of great importance, such as the ascension of a wise ruler or the dawn of a golden age.
Utility powers
- Healing
why
It is said to possess the power to purify and heal, both spiritually and physically.
- Emotional manipulation
why
Its melodious song is thought to have the ability to soothe troubled minds and inspire hope in even the darkest of times.
- Precognition
why
It is said to appear only in times of great importance, such as the ascension of a wise ruler or the dawn of a golden age.