Main Entry: phoe·nix
Pronunciation: 'fE-niks
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English fenix, from Old English, from Latin phoenix, from Greek phoinix
Date: before 12th century
: a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period; also : a person or thing likened to the phoenix
- phoe·nix·like /-"lIk/ adjective
-WWWebster Dictionary
"STORM"
It is twilight.
And my warming radiance, has succumbed unto itself;
darkness befalls me, and the waning light, eludes my grasp;
yet grasp I do, and grasp with all my might;
and through misty eyes I weep;
at the dying of the light.
I am void.
And it's blackness penetrates, causing this shiver that touches my soul;
I cling to a mere reflection of radiance, a reflection within my minds
eye;
this reflection so brilliant, so bright;
and then in solemn silence, I bow my head;
and pray for the passing of the night.
I am sustained.
Weak and weary, an illumination fulfills me;
breathing yet new life, into this once tortured soul;
blackness rebounds, cast out, by this oasis from the blackest of night;
and through misty eyes I weep, as I grasp and cling;
to my refuge, my illumination, and true haven from darkness;
The Son of Man Named Christ.
Jeffrey Jackson
AKA "Phoenix"
Partially published 1998 "The Promise of Tomorrow"
Completed 12/01
"Phoenix (Mythology), legendary bird that lived in Arabia. The Phoenix
consumed itself by fire every 500 years, and a new Phoenix sprang from it's
ashes. In ancient Egypt, the Phoenix represented the sun. Early Christian
tradition adopted the phoenix as a symbol of immortality and resurrection."
-MSN Encarta Encyclopedia
Welcome to the Phoenix's Flight.
The purpose of this page is to showcase the Phoenix from different cultural
viewpoints. always this page is under construction, and will probably remain
that way for ever. But there are as you can see some new changes. And the gallery will contain pictures, so everyone thank the person that emailed me not once but twice for without him we might still be pictureless. For which I apologize ( I really need to start checking my email more frequently )*BIG blush*. But with that said please go ahead and take a look around.
As you can see, there have been a few graphical changes with more to come.
I have just heard about another version of the phoenix, YEL, as of this point in
time I haven't found anything. But if you know something, or can push me in the right
direction, it would be greatly appreciated. Yes, a gallery is under construction, and will be set up as soon as it is finished. :) I am working on a page of pictures, poems, stories and ect about the phoenix. If you would like to include anything email it to me and I'll put it on the page, please include your name so that I can give proper credit where it is due.
And since this entire site is about the phoenix, I did a little digging up and look what I found, the arcade game. Unfortunatly you have to have javascript to play. Phoenix Arcade Game
To all of the people who are wondering about all the broken links and missing information, I am adding new pages. Yes that is correct two new pages. So please bear with me. Also for all the regulars, please email me and let me know if you like the current web graphics. On another note I took a quiz aand quess what it said,
Also known widely as the Fire Bird, the phoenix is a profound symbol of life and rebirth. It has a life cycle of 500 to 600 years and after that amount of time, it sets itself on fire and dies in the flames. Then, after three days, it rises again from the ashes. It is a completely benign creature who lives in dew. It is said that the phoenix has a beautiful melodious song which grows ever more mournful as its life comes to an end. It is also a symbol of the sun and immortality.
What mythical beast best represents you?Take the quiz!
In all the legends of the phoenix, one thing stays constant. The Phoenix loves the light.
