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  2. Phoenix (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    In the oldest images of phoenixes on record these nimbuses often have seven rays, like Helios (the Greek personification of the Sun). [16] Pliny the Elder [17] also describes the bird as having a crest of feathers on its head, [15] and Ezekiel the Dramatist compared it to a rooster. [18] The phoenix came to be associated with specific colors ...

  3. List of phoenixes in popular culture - Wikipedia

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    In Perfect Dark, the Maian race have their own type of pistol called the Phoenix. The Egyptians in Age of Mythology can summon a Phoenix as an in-game unit if they worship Thoth. The in-game description gives it the pseudo binomial nomenclature name Aquila inferna and quotes a passage from "The Travels of Sir John Mandeville" regarding the bird.

  4. Phoenix (son of Agenor) - Wikipedia

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    In some accounts, Phoenix's father was called King Belus of Egypt and sibling to Agenor, Phineus, Aegyptus, Danaus [15] and Ninus. [16] In the latter's version of the myth, Phoenix' mother could be identified as Achiroe, naiad daughter of the river-god Nilus. [17] Phoenix was believed to have fathered a number of children with different women.

  5. 134 funny quotes that will literally make you laugh out loud

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    These are the best funny quotes to make you laugh about life, aging, family, work, and even nature. Enjoy quips from comedy greats like Bob Hope, Robin Williams, and more. 134 funny quotes that ...

  6. Category:Phoenix birds - Wikipedia

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    Articles relating to the phoenix, an immortal bird associated with Greek mythology (with analogs in many cultures, such as Egyptian and Persian) that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. Associated with the Sun, a phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor. Some legends say it dies in a show of flames and ...

  7. Phoenix (son of Amyntor) - Wikipedia

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    In Greek mythology, Phoenix (Ancient Greek: Φοῖνιξ Phoinix, gen. Φοίνικος Phoinikos ) was the son of king Amyntor . Because of a dispute with his father, Phoenix fled to Phthia , where he became king of the Dolopians , and tutor of the young Achilles , whom he accompanied to the Trojan War .

  8. 120 twisted jokes for dark humor fans - AOL

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    There's nothing better than a corny dad joke to inspire a chuckle or two. But sometimes it's the jokes that border on inappropriate that really bring on the laughs. Because even though you know ...

  9. 75 back-to-school quotes to inspire students for the year ahead

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    Parents, teachers and students, find funny and motivational back-to-school quotes about education, learning and working with others. Happy back to school! Parents, teachers and students, find ...