Gumyocho, or two-headed bird, closeup Uploaded September 22, 2017 New paintings of Hō-ō (Phoenix) and Gumyocho (two-headed bird) unveiled at 100th Anniversary Commencement Service Painting of Gumyocho, or the two-headed bird, above the Hawaii Betsuin altar. Gumyocho symbolizes interdependency and the importance of living harmoniously.