Fêng-Huang
Other Names:
Chinese Phoenix
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The sun's messenger and herald of peace that could always be seen flying high in the sky when a new Emperor ascended the thrown. Fêng is male and Huang is female; together they represent everlasting love and the bond of the ying and the yang. They also represent the primordial force of the heavens and are the Ssu Ling associated with fire and the southern point of the compass. They have the heads and combs of pheasants, the feathers of a peacock, three legs, beautiful plumage, and sweet songs.