Fenghuang

In ancient Chinese mythology, a wonderful bird. She has the beak of a rooster, the goiter of a swallow, the neck of a snake, patterns on the body like a dragon, the tail of a fish, in front like a swan, behind like a unicorn-qilin, the back of a turtle, as well as multicolored plumage.

The miracle bird, in contrast to the Chinese dragon embodying the feminine principle (yin), is a symbol of the south. Her appearance to people is a great sign that can testify to the power of the emperor or portend a significant event.