The story of the Phoenix comes from Ancient Egypt, where it is described as an Arabian bird. There is only ever one Phoenix at any one time. It was said to live for 500, or even 1,000 years.
When the Phoenix was reaching the end of its life span, it would collect twigs from sweet-smelling plants, and build itself a funeral pyre. The rays of the sun would set the pyre on fire, burning the Phoenix in the flames, until only ashes remained. From the ashes would emerge a new Phoenix.
Another version of this story has the Phoenix building itself a chrysalis of spices, like a caterpillar. It would then enter the chrysalis and die. A worm would then emerge from the chrysalis. It would grow wings, and become a new Phoenix.
The Phoenix is often used to symbolise resurrection and regeneration. Take a look at Questionable creatures : a bestiary to find out more.
And it’s also the namesake of Wellington’s soccer team, and of The Phoenix Foundation who are a rock band in Wellington. The Phoenix Foundation was actually the name of the good-guys organisation in the popular TV series MacGyver
The phoenix is a bird from the elemental plane of fire its feathers are small flames that enlage when angered.when a phoenix dies it burns and from the ashes rises a new phoenix.