Peng / Kun
Also called PengKun.
In Chinese mythology, the Peng is a gigantic bird that transforms from Kun, a giant fish. It represents metamorphosis and the boundless, its transformative nature a symbol of limitless potential and the awe-inspiring majesty of nature, showcasing the grandeur of the natural world and the wonders it holds.
At a glance
- Tradition
- Chinese mythology
- Trait family
- The Justice Beasts
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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.
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In Chinese mythology, the Peng is a gigantic bird that transforms from Kun, a giant fish.
- Fish is Fish denote aquatic life, fertility, renewal, divine nourishment, and resurrection, while specific traditions also treat them as offerings, taboos, ghosts’ food, or oracles.
why
In Chinese mythology, the Peng is a gigantic bird that transforms from Kun, a giant fish.
Traits
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Form
- Flies and swims equally
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Its ability to thrive in two vastly different environments – the depths of the sea and the heights of the sky – speaks to the versatility and resilience of nature.
- Giant wingspan
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As Peng, the creature's wingspan is said to be so vast that it stretches from horizon to horizon, blocking out the sun as it flies.
Utility powers
- Shapeshifting
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When the time is right, Kun undergoes a miraculous metamorphosis, transforming into Peng, a colossal bird whose wings span the breadth of the sky.
- Flight
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Its journey is equally impressive, with tales describing how Peng rises up to 90,000 li above the earth, riding the wind currents for six months before descending to rest.