Phoenix

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Phoenix
English I Louise S. McGehee School 2004
(The Phoenix Bird)
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The Origin of the Phoenix
The origin of the Phoenix goes back in time to
Adam and Eve. When Adam and Eve were in the
Garden of Eden, a beautiful rainbow bird was born
from the first rose in a rose bush. But when Eve
ate the apple and they were expelled from the
garden, a flaming sword of Cherub fell from the
sky. A single spark fell into the birds nest and
the bird was burnt to death. But in the nest lay
a red egg which held the Phoenix, a bird of fire.

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Myth of the Phoenix from Different Parts of the
World
The myth of the Phoenix came from Egyptians who
believed that the Phoenix lived by a well in
Arabia. It was thought to be eagle-like with gold
and red feathers. Only one Phoenix lived at a
time and for five hundred years. When it is about
to die, the Phoenix builds a nest and lights
himself and his nest on fire. From the ashes a
new Phoenix would appear. The Myth of the
Phoenix from China is that it represents the yin
and yang, peace and disharmony. Also, in the
Chinese myth the creatures only live for 12.994
years at a time.
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The Phoenix

• The Phoenix symbolizes life after death,
  immortality, and resurrection.
• Also, it represents the sun rise and set, because
  the sun always dies in flames and rises in
  flames.

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Myths and Stories
According to Greek legend, the Phoenix was
believed to have lived near a cool well. Every
day when the sun would rise and set, it would
duck itself into the water of the well and would
sing a song that made the sun god want to stop
and listen to the sweet sound.
In its culture, it was a beautiful sight but
rare.
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(Fantasy and Mystical)
(Fantasy and Mystical)
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Modern World Phoenix

• Although, there is no such thing as a Phoenix,
  it is still part of the modern world. Shakespeare
  mentioned the Phoenix in his work, The Tempest.
  Also, a computer company named Phoenix Technology
  helped start the PC industry in 1979. There is
  also, a city in Arizona called Phoenix. People
  still use the famous birds name today. Lastly,
  in the comic book X-Men, Jean Gray becomes
  possessed by the Phoenix and turns into Dark
  Phoenix.

(Fantasy and Mystical)
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Works Cited
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Works Cited (Continued)
Scott, Amanta and David Tomlinson. Arising
Phoenix. Syncretic Arts. 9 December 2003.
Leading Tone Arts, Inc. 10 January 2004.
lthttp//leadingtonearts.com/SyncreticArt/Aris
ingPhoenix_info/PResea rch/GrkP.htmlgt The
Phoenix Bird. Mythical Realm.com. 26 July 2003.
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