Phoenixes

[Emma]

No: HPFGUIDX 20378

Christine querried:
>> I have a question for whoever wants to answer it. I was just 
re-reading CoS and came to the part where Fawkes dies and is reborn. 
Does it say anywhere, or does anyone have any theories on how often a 
phoenix dies and is reborn?<<

Greek mythology claims that only one phoenix can exist at a time.  
After 500 years, the old phoenix makes his final nest in a volcano, 
and is consumed by flame.  From those ashes arises a new phoenix, who 
will live for 500 years then repeat the process.  The phoenix is 
found in other cultures as well, most notably in Asia.  I'm not well 
versed in their legends regarding the fire bird, so if anyone has any 
thoughts on that one, I'm all ears.

~Emma