The Phoenix

The Phoenix is considered a sacred firebird that can be found amongst many mythologies. Depicted in colors of red, gold, yellow, crimson and scarlet. Its life cycle ranges from 500 to 1,000 years. Its source comes from the sun. It is widely known for its ability to die in a fiery blaze and rise from the ashes. The process of its death is that once the bird has reached a certain age, it stops hunting and starts gathering dry twigs and leaves. The manner can be related to the Hindu belief in Sati. Or self-immolation to attain enlightenment. Even though it has many variations relating to Hinduism, Egyptians and Christians also know it. Some relations are to be believed with Christ. It represented the resurrection and life-after-death of Christ. In the Egyptian belief, the city of Heliopolis is to have been dedicated to the Sun God Ra and in turn his servant, the Phoenix. The name Heliopolis has Greek origins meaning; “City Of The Sun”. 

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