Also known widely as the Fire Bird, the phoenix is a profound
symbol of life and rebirth. It has a life cycle of 500 to 600 years
and after that amount of time, it sets itself on fire and dies in
the flames. Then, after three days, it rises again from the ashes.
It is a completely benign creature who lives in dew. It is said
that the phoenix has a beautiful melodious song which grows ever
more mournful as its life comes to an end. It is also a symbol of
the sun and immortality.
