Phoenix

Phoenix

Abbreviation:
Phe
Genitive:
Phoenicis
Translation:
The Phoenix
Right Ascention:
1h 0m
Declination:
-50°

The Phoenix was a bird of incredible beauty who would live for 500 years. The bird would build a nest of twigs and leaves that would be lit by the noon sun. The Phoenix would then be consumed by the fire, but a small worm would emerge from the fire and grow into another Phoenix.

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