Fenghuang
In Chinese folklore, the Fenghuang is a multi-colored bird, often paired with the dragon. It presides over marital harmony and rises from ashes to signify rebirth.
At a glance
- Tradition
- Chinese mythology
- Trait family
- The Firebirds
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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 Chinese folklore, the Fenghuang is a multi-colored bird, often paired with the dragon.
- Parrot bears Parrot imagery ranges from foolish imitation and eloquence to prophecy, rain, brilliance, erotic love, marital warning, and vigilant observation.
why
The Fenghuang is said to have the head of a golden pheasant, the body of a mandarin duck, the tail of a peacock, the legs of a crane, the mouth of a parrot, and the wings of a swallow.
Traits
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Form
- Phoenix-like firebird
why
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Fenghuang is its ability to rise from its own ashes, similar to the Western phoenix.
- Hybrid of multiple animals
why
This mythical creature is a composite of various birds, typically combining features of a pheasant, peacock, crane, and other avian species.
Behaviour
- Resurrection by self-immolation
why
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Fenghuang is its ability to rise from its own ashes, similar to the Western phoenix.
Sight and sound
- Iridescent feathers shift color with angle
why
Its body is adorned with vibrant, iridescent feathers in a spectrum of colors
Omens
- Appears only to herald peace or a sage
why
It is said to appear only in times of peace and prosperity, or to herald the beginning of a new era.
- Harbinger of peace and prosperity
why
It is said to appear only in times of peace and prosperity, or to herald the beginning of a new era.
Utility powers
- Resurrection
why
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Fenghuang is its ability to rise from its own ashes, similar to the Western phoenix.