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The Mythical Phoenix Across Ancient Cultures

January 2, 2026

The phoenix is a mythical bird associated with death and rebirth across many ancient civilizations. In ancient Egypt, the Bennu bird symbolized the sun god Ra and renewal after destruction.

Greek mythology described the phoenix as a bird that lived for centuries before burning itself and rising again from its ashes. This image became a powerful symbol of immortality and renewal. In China, the fenghuang represented harmony, virtue, and cosmic balance.

Despite cultural differences, the phoenix myth reflects a shared human fascination with renewal, resilience, and the cycle of life.

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