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Fenghuang Bird: The Harmonious Union of Yin and Yang Energies
The Fenghuang bird is also known as the King of Birds and it is an auspicious mystic creature that is relieved in the Chinese legends. Based on folklore, this bird appears in kingdoms or states as a mark of peace and prosperity. This bird is a symbol of virtue, auspiciousness, faith, love, courtesy, righteousness, and benevolence.
Fenghuang Bird – Appearance
The image of the Fenghuang bird can be found in Chinese art, literature, and architecture. It symbolizes fortune prosperity and good fortune. Various Chinese artists have captured it in their imaginations and the different representations are found in cultural paintings and decorative items.
Fenghuang bird has impressive physical features that resemble a bird-like structure, where it shows a perfect blend of different types of animals and their characteristics, such as the beak of a rooster, the face of a swallow, the forehead of a hen, and the neck of a snake. It is a combination of grace and majesty.
Fenghuang Bird
The Fenghuang is a mythical bird that is often depicted in East Asian art and literature. It is commonly known as the Chinese Phoenix or the Immortal Phoenix, and it is considered a symbol of prosperity, grace, and high virtue.
The appearance of the Fenghuang is a blend of various bird species, including the peacock, swan, crane, and pheasant. It is said to have a vibrant plumage, with feathers that are red, green, blue, and gold.
The Bird’s composite body parts are said to represent different aspects of space.
The Bird’s head, for example, represents the sky while its tail represents the planets.
The eyes represent the sun, and the Bird’s back symbolises the moon; its wings represent the wind, and its feet represent the earth.
In Chinese mythology, the male and female aspects of the Fenghuang relate to the philosophical perspective of Yin and Yang.
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