Interior of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. The ancient Egyptians worshiped the Bennu bird (phoenix) as a deity linked with the sun, creation, and rebirth. According to some texts, the phoenix could live for over 1,400 years. These include the Hindu garuda, the Russian firebird, the Persian Simorgh, Georgian Paskunji, the Arabian Anka, the Tibetan Me byi karmo, the Chinese fenghuang and zhu que, and the Japanese hō-ō. Scholars have observed analogues to the phoenix in a variety of cultures. Some believe they may have been a good-luck totem among eastern tribes of ancient China. It also was known as the Chinese Phoenix and appeared on coins and bronze figurines and was a symbol of renewal and rejuvenation. Also known as the “August Rooster” it sometimes takes the place of the Rooster in the Chinese Zodiac. Going back 8000 years to the Hongshan neolithic period, an ancient bird called the fenghuang appeared on jade and pottery motifs. Hand carved Natural Shoushan Red Stone Phoenix TeapotĪrt Nouveau peacock porcelain jar – Samuel Schellink, HollandĬhinese dancing master Yang Liping (L) performs in her dance drama ‘The Peacock’ during the first Yang Liping International Dance Festival in Kunmingįeng-Huang/phoenix public statue Nanning, China It stands for beauty being born from a hostile environment, similar to the sacred lotus growing from muddy waters. The peacock thrives on the essence of poisonous plants, and prefers jungles to gardens with fragrant flowers and plants. In Mesopotamia the peacock featured in a symbolic representation of a tree flanked by two peacocks, which indicated the dualistic mind and Absolute unity. In Christianity it represented immortality, openness and acceptance. Arcanely, the peacock also was an emblem of Resurrection-from the belief, perpetuated in medieval bestiaries, that its flesh did not decay. Louis Comfort Tiffany, Aubrey Beardsley, Rene Lalique, Gaston Lachaise and Walter Crane all created stunning art at the turn of the 20th century that featured the peacock and its curves were easily adapted to the Art Nouveau aesthetic. The exotic and alluring peacock has been an inspiration for many artists, particularly because of its iridescent colors and large plume. Gaston Lachaise peacock sculptures, Bartow Pell Mansion Museum All of the Chinese animals can reap great rewards by tapping into the Rooster traits of loyalty, optimism, commitment, hard work and family. Bold, striking creations will be popular in this Rooster Year. It will be a good year for taking back control and bringing planned projects into fruition as well as launching new projects. Shaking the tail feathers and being flamboyant will drive results in the year of the Red Fire Rooster. Concerning money, love, and business, there won’t be any need to indulge risks to get ahead, just being organised, methodical and persistent with clarity of intention will bring rewards. It’s not really a year for procrastination or holding back. Strutting your stuff in your finest threads won’t go astray either. Being forthright, proactive and lucid will deliver results. The Year of the Rooster in 2017 has the potential to be an eventual one, with no middle of the road when it comes to moving forward. Wall-Mounted Large Red Glazed Ceramic Rooster Designed by Amphora, Belgium
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