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Fenghuang are mythological birds featuring in traditions throughout the Sinosphere. Fenghuang are understood to reign over all other birds: males and females were originally termed feng and huang respectively, but a gender distinction is typically no longer made, and fenghuang are generally considered a feminine entity to be paired with the traditionally masculine Chinese dragon.
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The phoenix is an immortal bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. Originating in Greek mythology , it has analogs in many cultures, such as Egyptian and Persian mythology . Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor.
In Fantasia 2000 (1999), a Phoenix-like fire bird comes alive to the music of The Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinsky. Fiery destruction is followed by glorious renewal. In Kamen Rider Ryuki (footage used in Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight), a Rider by the name of Kamen Rider Odin has a phoenix Contract Monster named Goldphoenix. Even his weapon, the ...
In Japanese mythology, the Yatagarasu is said to have guided Emperor Jimmu to Kashihara in Yamato, and is believed to be a god of guidance. He is also believed to be an incarnation of the sun. In the Kojiki, he was sent by Takamimusubi, and in the Nihon Shoki, he was sent by Amaterasu.
It is red in colour with five-coloured markings. Its body is shaped like that of a chicken. It sings in the five standard pitches and appears when hymns of praise are sung to rulers. [1]: 102 It also described the luan as being "the essence of divine birds". [4]: 44 The Sancai Tuhui states that the bird is the transformation of a divine spirit.
Shrikes are passerine birds known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns. A typical shrike's beak is hooked, like a bird of prey. Tiger shrike, Lanius tigrinus; Bull-headed shrike, Lanius bucephalus; Red-backed shrike, Lanius collurio (A) Isabelline shrike, Lanius ...
"The Phoenix" (伝説の不死鳥の危機 Densetsu no Fushichō no Kiki) A strange bird, known as the Phoenix, arrives in Moomin Valley, injured by some hunters. When Alicia is able to understand it's request everybody instaly make a huge bonfire to help the phoenix heal and regenerate from it's injury. Akira Miyazaki: Kazuaki Mōri August 8, 1991