According to tradition, the Phoenix consumed itself by fire every 500 years, and a new, young Phoenix sprang from its ashes. In the mythology of ancient Egypt, the Phoenix represented the sun, which dies at night and is reborn in the morning. Early Christian tradition adopted the Phoenix as a symbol of both immortality and resurrection. The Phoenix is a mythological figure, which appears in many different cultures, each with a special meaning. In Greek mythology, the Phoenix is associated with immortality and spiritual rebirth.
Chinese mythology equates the Phoenix with grace and high virtue.
To the Native Americans the Phoenix is a powerful spirit, lightning flashes from its beak and thunder from the beating of its wings. In Arabic cultures, the Phoenix is associated with strength, purity, and life. Although the meaning of the Phoenix varies slightly from culture to culture the story is roughly the same. It is brightly plumed in brilliant red and gold. The Phoenix also represented power and prosperity.