According to legend, Shun found himself trapped atop a burning granary, clothed himself in feathers, and made his escape by flying.
Saskaņā ar šo leģendu, Šuņs, nokļuvis dzīvības briesmās uz degošas klēts jumta, esot ietērpies putna spalvās un izglābies, aizlidodams pa gaisu.