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A phoenix is a mythical bird that is a fire spirit with a colorful plumage and a tail of gold and scarlet (or purple, blue, and green according to some legends). It has a 500 to 1000 year life-cycle, near the end of which it builds itself a nest of twigs that then ignites; both nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix or phoenix egg arises, reborn anew to live again. The new phoenix is destined to live as long as its old self. In some stories, the new phoenix embalms the ashes of its old self in an egg made of myrrh and deposits it in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis (literally "sun-city" in Greek). It is said that the bird's cry is that of a beautiful song. The Phoenix's ability to be reborn from its own ashes implies that it is immortal, though in some stories the new Phoenix is merely the offspring of the older one. In very few stories they are able to change into people.
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What country did Pandora's box originate from?
The myth is ancient Greek.
Where does the word Phoenix originate?
'Phoenix', meaning a legendary Arabian bird that sets fire to itself and rises from the ashes every 500 years, comes from the Greek language.
Is Medusa a myth or a legend?
Myth
Where do puppets originate from?
It is said that puppets originate from India, but no one actually knows where they originate from!
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it is a greek myth.
Who did the greek myth originate from?
Christianity
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The phoenix is part of mythology
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it is not a myth it actually makes you sneeze
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Russia - I think.
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"Word of Mouth"?
What country did Pandora's box originate from?
The myth is ancient Greek.
What does the mythical Phoenix look like?
The Phoenix is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn.It's appearance varies with regional myth.
What is Phoenix known for?
The phoenix of myth and legend is known best for regenerating itself from its own ashes.
Where did the Phoenix Coyotes originate from?
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What is the Chinese symbol for Phoenix?
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Every 1000 years THIS WILL set itself on fire?
Are you talking about the myth of the Phoenix bird?
Where did the goddess thetis originate?
Ancinet Greek myth, she is espically known in the Illiad by Homer.
