Phoenix | |||
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Naming | |||
Original | φοῖνιξ | ||
Romanization | phoinix | ||
Morphology | |||
Body type | Avian | ||
Average height | Similar to an eagle | ||
Intelligence | |||
Sentience | Sentient | ||
Sapience | Non-Sapient (traditionally) | ||
Ecology | |||
Place of origin | Greece | ||
Locomotion | Flight | ||
Lifespan | 1400 years | ||
Behind the Scenes | |||
Universe | Real |
The Phoenix is a mythical bird from Greek mythology that can live over 1,400 years. When it dies, it bursts into flames, and a new phoenix rises from the ashes. This creature is often associated with the sun.
Appearances in Media[]
Literature[]
- Harry Potter series, by J. K. Rowling.
- The Phoenix and the Carpet, by Edith Nesbit.
- The Phoenix and the Turtle, by William Shakespeare.
- Sunbird, by Neil Gaiman.
Comics[]
- Amulet, by Kazu Kibuishi
TV Series[]
- Dark Shadows
- The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
- My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
- Supernatural
Video Games[]
- Age of Mythology
- Breath of Fire
- Final Fantasy series
- God of War series
- Guild Wars
- Heroes of Might and Magic series
- RuneScape
- Sonic the Hedgehog series
- World of Warcraft series