Monday, October 22, 2012

Monday Mythical Creatures - Phoenix

Posted by LunaMoth at 9:01 PM

Phoenix
(Greek meaning Purple)

 

FACTS

It is associated with the Garuda of the Hindus, Feng-Huang of the Chinese and the Egyptian Benu

Some say it looks like an eagle, or half eagle half pheasant. Some say it is more Heron like while others believe it is a mixture of all the worlds birds.

Symbolizes life after death, immortality and resurrection.

Only one Phoenix can live at a time.



PHOENIX IN BOOKS



Firebird by Neil Gaiman

Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchet

 

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