Phoenix Facts

In case you did not read this on the school website, we are reposting it here:

• The Phoenix is a mythological bird from Arabia.
• The Phoenix has red and gold feathers and resembles an eagle.
• Only ONE Phoenix can exist at a time.
• The Phoenix lives for 500 years or more.
• When the Phoenix is old, it builds a nest made of herbs and spices like cinnamon and myrrh.
• The Phoenix is sacred to the Sun.
• The Phoenix climbs into its nest when it is ready to die, and the Sun lights the nest on fire.
• After death, the Phoenix rises from the ashes as a new Phoenix!
• The Phoenix is also known as the firebird.
• The Phoenix is a symbol of immortality, life after death and resurrection.

GO PHOENIX!