The Mythical Phoenix Bird

The mythical phoenix is a glorious, beautiful bird, one of its kind. It lives eternally, going through a never-ending cycle of death and rebirth. When the phoenix grows old it builds a special nest. The phoenix then stands in the nest and is consumed by fire. From the ashes the new phoenix is born, rising with the morning sun to spread its glorious new wings and to live another lifetime.

"The Phoenix - Great fiery bird of legend, and timeless symbol of rebirth and renewal."

A well-known mythological creature in many ancient cultures, the phoenix has always been regarded with great awe, as a fabulous bird of good fortune.

In Christianity, the story of the phoenix's resurrection from death has been viewed as a metaphor for Christ's resurrection.

The oriental version, known as the Feng huang in China, lives an eternal life without having to go through the cycle of death and rebirth. It just lives forever.

The idea of the most beautiful bird in the world going up in flames and then rising again in new life is so glorious! Of course artists have produced amazing images inspired by the phoenix. Here are a few that I enjoy - some of them are really on fire!

These first pieces focus more on the beauty of the phoenix itself, rather than its rise from the ashes. And it is a beautiful bird, isn't it!

The Phoenix Print
by Artistic Footprints at Zazzle.com



The Girl the Tree and the Bird of Paradise
Warwick Goble
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Careless Phoenix
by Flynn_the_Cat at Zazzle.com

The Phoenix Rising by Nightmareartist at zazzle.com

"This Phoenix is seen rising up from the smoke and ash with the pattern of flames on it's plumage."

Phoenix Ascension by limpingpigeon at zazzle.com

"Phoenix triumphantly rising from the flames."

Phoenix Rising by Spice at zazzle.com

"Flaming Phoenix flying against a glowing sun and sky"

The Phoenix Rises
by Quanisha Eaton
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Phoenix Angel
by troyw at zazzle.com
"Bursting from the flames."


From the ashes
by Enchanted Light at zazzle.com
"The new Phoenix rising from the ashes of the old."

Phoenix Rising
by jewelldigitalart at Zazzle
"The Phoenix reborn from it's ashes."

Phoenix Rising Art Print on Canvas
by marinapetro at zazzle.com

"The magnificent Phoenix Rising from the flames."
Featuring the original visionary art of Marina Petro.


Pheonix-No-Fear
by wizardangel at zazzle.com

Phoenix Jewelry
The artist who created this phoenix says of the amazing bird: "The Phoenix is a wondrous creature of mythology that may end up being destroyed, but is a...

I love the phoenix and its symbolism. The idea of eternal life is one that has fascinated people in all cultures. The fabulous phoenix achieves this by going through a cycle of death by fire and then rebirth. Obviously human beings don't want to achieve eternal life this way by burning up every so often! But if the fire is symbolic maybe it represents how we go through trials and difficulties, almost to the point of giving up, only to be brought back to life with new energy and hope. Many a time I've felt that I had to rise from the ashes and go on with renewed life. I just wish I was as beautiful and colorful as this amazing bird!


Phoenix
by Stanley Morrison
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