According to ancient records, the phoenix is characterized by the head of a chicken, a swallow's jaw, a snake's neck, a turtle's back, a fish's tail, five colors and six feet high. It is a symbol of world peace. Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Fengqi and Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Fengfeng are the same, which means that the wind and spiritual power are everywhere; Burning is the word of the emperor, which means supreme and great.
It is also one of the four spirits (dragon, phoenix, unicorn and turtle) referred to by China people.
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Related myths and legends
It was first circulated in the East, so it is called the Oriental God Bird and the Longevity Bird.
According to ancient Egyptian legend, the phoenix is as big as an eagle, with golden feathers, shining wings, gorgeous appearance and pleasant singing, which can give people happiness and longevity; At the same time, it is believed that there is only one phoenix in the world with a life span of 500 years. When the phoenix dies, it will collect branches of aromatic plants and herbs to build a nest and then set itself on fire. In the blazing flame, a young phoenix was born. The newborn little phoenix put the ashes of the old phoenix into a medicine egg, coated it with antiseptic essential oil, and flew to the sun god, who put it on the altar of the Sun Temple. There is a similar legend in China.
The legendary phoenix in Europe originated in Egypt.