Fenghuang — Legendary Fire guardian of Chinese Myth

Chinese Myth · Legendary

Fenghuang

Guardian of the Middle Kingdom

Gift: Five-colored plumage; rebirth through fire

Per the Shan Hai Jing, a bird of five colors on Danyue Mountain: the head pattern means virtue, the wings mean righteousness, the back means propriety. Its appearance brings peace to the realm; it is reborn in flames and reigns as king of birds.