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In Chinese mythology, the phoenix is the symbol of high virtue and grace, of power and prosperity. It represents the union of yin and yang. It was thought to be a gentle creature, alighting so gently that it crushed nothing, and eating only dewdrops.
It symbolized the Empress usually in a pairing with a dragon (the dragon representing the Emperor), and only Empress could wear the phoenix symbol. The phoenix represented power sent from the heavens to the Empress. If a phoenix was used to decorate a house it symbolized that loyalty and honesty was in the people that lived there. Jewelry with the phoenix design showed that the wearer was a person of high moral values, and so the phoenix could only be worn by people of great importance. The Chinese phoenix was thought to have the beak of a cock, the face of a swallow, the neck of a snake, the breast of a goose, the back of a tortoise, hindquarters of a stag and the tail of a fish. Taken at the Chinese Lantern Festival (Toronto 2006) Comments
 wow, lots of animals mixed in there
 looks cool  -- [B l a c k||L A C E||o n||T W I L L]  very nice, I like the sound of the mythology. Brings back all the legends I've heard of the phoenix. I love it as a symbol
 great picture. -- We are swimming with the snakes in the bottom of the well. this link WILL kill you: [link]  Great shot again!
and I love the subject, keep the great photos coming! --  My Art --> Fantasy, Drow, Drizzt, Bleach, Realism, BJD photography, and more!  Ok... All I have to say is... Wow. That's one gorgeous shot.
-- There's a crack in my soul that you thought was a smile.  Kay - damphyr  Copyright & Etiquette Administrator deviantart.com The story really brought out the image for me. Thank you! I enjoyed it.
-- shell Community Projects Gallery Director E-mail: shell4art@deviantart.com  Artist Relations-Project Educate   I found your description so interesting to read ... I never know that a pheonix only ate dewdrops ...
 ... I have a new found respect for this mythical creature. Really love the pic, it's so vibrant and stands out brilliantly against the black. ~E.--  "Lipsmackin' Thirstquenchin' Acetastin' Motivatin' Goodbuzzin' Cooltalkin' Highwalkin' Evergivin' Coolfizzin' Emerald Sugar."   Neat!
-- Leave only tracks, take only pictures.  nice
-- ~InfinateSailorScouts Gomen nasai to the end, I never needed a friend...like I do now. T.a.T.u.  |
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