Abstract
This article briefly examines the differing and common features in the symbolism of birds in Chinese and Bulgarian traditional beliefs and myths. It starts with a short introduction of how birds were viewed throughout history and in different cultures. Then, a few birds and bird families are given as an example from the Chinese culture and from the Bulgarian culture as a part of the Slavic culture. It starts with the Corvidae family (ravens, crows, magpies etc.), followed by owls and eagles. The last birds that are discussed are two mythological creatures with features similar to the Western image of the phoenix. These are the Fenghuang in Chinese legends and the Firebird (Zhar-bird) in the Slavic legends.
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