Renewal, Rebirth & Destruction

The symbolism of the majestic Phoenix eagle, which is most commonly associated with the Sun, dies and is resurrected through cultures and across time in ancient mythology. 

The ancient legend paints an image of a sparkling and shimmering mystical bird that lives for several hundred years until it dies by bursting into flames. In order to start a new, long life, it is then resurrected from the ashes. The meaning is so strong that it is a theme and image that is still widely used in popular culture and folklore today.

Phoenix, the fabulous bird synonymous with the worship of the sun in ancient Egypt and in Classical antiquity. As tall as an eagle, with dazzling scarlet and gold plumage and a melodious cry. At any point, there was just one phoenix, and it was very long-lived, with no ancient authority assigning it a life span of less than 500 years.


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