The Phœnix, Fig. 131; Triton, Fig. 132; Mermaid, Fig. 133.
Besides these may be enumerated the Harpy, which is a vulture with a woman's head and breast; the Chimera, possessing the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a dragon; the Pegasus, or winged horse; the Winged Bull, Lion, and Deer; the Sphinx, Salamander, Unicorn, Sagittarius, &c.
The Celestial Bodies.
The Sun is always supposed to be proper, or in his glory, and is blazoned or, unless otherwise specified. It is represented by a circle, from which commonly proceed a number of wavy rays. A single ray may constitute a charge.
When eclipsed, it is blazoned sable.
The Moon, when full-faced and shining, is described as in her complement; when eclipsed, in her detriment.
A half-moon, with the horns directed upwards, is a Crescent. Fig. 178.
A half-moon, with the horns directed towards the dexter, Increscent.
A half-moon, with the horns directed towards the sinister, Decrescent.
