Fum

Fum, or, more properly, FUNG, the Chinese Phoenix, one of the four symbolical animals supposed to preside over the destinies of the Chinese empire. Its appearance indicates an age of universal virtue, the influence of which has extended throughout creation. It is supposed to have the forepart of a goose, hind-quarters of a stag, neck of a snake, fish's tail, fowl's forehead, down of a duck, dragon's marks, the back of a tortoise, face of a swallow, and beak of a cock, with claws and feathers of various colours, red crest, and golden beak. It is about six cubits high, and comes from the East.