Vermilion Bird or Zhu Que

Vermilion Bird, also named Zhu Que, is one of the Four Symbols in ancient Chinese Astrology.

It is revered as the Deity of the South, symbolizing the autumn season and the fire element in the Five Element Theory.

Guarding the south section of the sky, the Vermilion Bird is formed by seven constellations:

What does Vermilion Bird of the South look like?

According to some legends, the Vermilion Bird of the South looks like a spectacular red bird whose whole body is covered by fire.

Vermilion Bird of South is believed to be the divine who leads deceased ones' souls to heaven, where they can achieve immortality.

Therefore, images of the Vermilion Bird have been frequently used in tombs in ancient China.

Vermilion Bird or Zhu Que Fresco in A Tomb of the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420 — 589).

In some folklore and legends, the Four Symbols, including Vermilion Bird or Zhu Que, are creators of the whole universe.

Vermilion Bird or Zhu Que has represented or symbolized:

Vermilion Bird has had many names throughout history, especially after being apotheosized as the Deity of the South.