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Phoenix (mythology)
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The phoenix is a legendary immortal bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. Originating in Greek mythology, it has analogues in many cultures, such as Egyptian and Persian mytholo
A depiction of a phoenix by Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1806)
A depiction of a phoenix by Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1806)
According to the Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, the "Numidian crane" represents the phoenix on the coinage of Antoninus Pius (r.
According to the Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, the "Numidian crane" represents the phoenix on the coinage of Antoninus Pius (r. 138–161).
According to Harris Rackham, Pliny the Elder's description of a phoenix in Natural History "tallies fairly closely with the golden pheasant of the Far
According to Harris Rackham, Pliny the Elder's description of a phoenix in Natural History "tallies fairly closely with the golden pheasant of the Far East".
5th-century mosaic of a nimbate phoenix from Daphne, Antioch, in Roman Syria (Louvre)
5th-century mosaic of a nimbate phoenix from Daphne, Antioch, in Roman Syria (Louvre)
Golden pheasant
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The golden pheasant, also known as the Chinese pheasant, and rainbow pheasant, is a gamebird of the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. The genus name is from Ancient Greek khrusolophos, "wi
Phoenix (mythology)
…Antoninus Pius (r. 138–161). According to Harris Rackham, Pliny the Elder's description of a phoenix in Natural History "tallies fairly closely with the golden pheasant of the Far East". The phoenix is often depicted in ancient and medieval literature and medieval art endowed with a halo, emphasising the bird's connection…
Chrysolophus pictus walking
Chrysolophus pictus walking
Fasanhona 1
Fasanhona 1
A male hybrid of golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) and Lady Amherst's pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae). World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monk
A male hybrid of golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) and Lady Amherst's pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae). World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary & Monkey Park, Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Golden Pheasants in Spring. Painting by Giuseppe Castiglione, Qing Empire, 18th century.
Golden Pheasants in Spring. Painting by Giuseppe Castiglione, Qing Empire, 18th century.