Since I was around eight, I have fallen in love with the idea of the phoenix. I have always pictured the phoenix as a beautiful, strong bird. I love the idea of immortality and rebirth that the phoenix represents. The phoenix represents cleansing with its ability to walk into a fire and reemerge three days later from its ashes - completely reborn.
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| The phoenix rising from its ashes |
The phoenix has been my own personal symbol and reminder that I can fight through anything - no matter what occurs, I will rise from the ashes as a new, stronger self.
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| The traditional phoenix |
Not only is the phoenix my favorite mythical creature, but Phoenix and her alter-ego, Dark Phoenix, also happen to be my favorite X-men characters.
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| Phoenix as in the X-men comics |
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| Dark Phoenix as portrayed by Famke Janssen in the X-men movies |
Do any of you have a favorite mythological creature that you associate yourself with?
Links:
http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Phoenix_(mythology).html
http://marvel.com/universe/Phoenix_(Jean_Grey)
http://x-men.wikia.com/wiki/Dark_Phoenix
OOOH! I heard Phoenixes were signs of rebirth too. I loved this mythical being too. Super awesome like Fawkes...do not ask me which pet that was? You should know...no it is not JA. LOL. HAHA.
ReplyDeleteI've always been partial to the dragon and doppleganger. The phoenix is interesting too though, nerd. :P
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