Phoenix, also known as Dan bird, flamingo, chicken, prestige, etc. , often used to symbolize good luck. Phoenix Qi Fei is a symbol of good luck and harmony. Since ancient times, it has been an important part of China culture. The earliest record of Phoenix appeared in Shan Hai Jing: "There are birds that look like chickens. They are five kinds of birds, called Phoenix. Later, in the wilderness of the west, there was also a record about the phoenix: "The fecundity of the wild, the eggs of the phoenix are for food, and the dew is for drinking. ".Obviously, the records in it are more real, and even the diet of Phoenix is written. There is also an introduction in Compendium of Materia Medica: "Zhu Tianguo eats eggs, but native people eat eggs. "It is said that in the Song Dynasty, Feng Shui was also listed as one of the eight treasures.
In ancient times, human productivity was relatively low and they could only live in a harsh natural environment. At this time, people are full of fantasy, longing and awe of nature, which is comparable to our attitude towards the universe today. In such an environment, totems and ghosts and gods came into being, and Phoenix is a member of the bird totem, which embodies people's dual worship of the sun and birds. Because of this, after Qin and Han dynasties, when the emperor adopted the dragon self-comparison, concubines chose to call themselves phoenix.
Obviously, the Phoenix does not exist in life. It is a bridge between man and god, a way of communication between man and nature, and a powerful national complex of the Chinese nation. In the eyes of the world, Phoenix is a beautiful, auspicious, kind, peaceful, virtuous and natural animal, which embodies the best animal characteristics in the world.
Judging from the phoenix pattern found in the cultural site of Gaomiao, its prototype may have a lot to do with peacocks. Therefore, the reason why people know it doesn't exist is obvious, because it represents people's spiritual sustenance.