Chinese have a particular fascination for birds. Birds appear in Chinese mythology such as:

• The Red Bird is the power of the south.
• The Phoenix is the emperor of all birds. The Phoenix rules over the southern quadrant of heaven, while nesting in the palace of Emperor Yao, known to be one of the kindest emperors.
• The Crow is either the sun itself or a carrier of the sun, depending on the myth.
• Geese are a symbol of marriage in Ancient China.