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The phoenix is an immortal bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. While it is part of Greek mythology, it has analogs in many cultures, such as Egyptian and Persian. 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 combustion ...
Behavior. The strīx ( στρίξ, στριγός) [b] was a nocturnally crying creature which positioned its feet upwards and head below, according to a pre-300 BC Greek origin myth. [c] [5] It is probably meant to be (and translated as) an owl, [6] but is highly suggestive of a bat which hangs upside-down. [7]
Swainson's warbler. Swallow tanager. Swallow-tailed bee-eater. Swallow-tailed cotinga. Swallow-tailed gull. Swallow-tailed hummingbird. Swallow-tailed kite. Swallow-tailed nightjar. Swallow-winged puffbird.
Bennu. The deity, Bennu, wearing the Atef crown. Major cult center. Heliopolis. Symbol. Grey heron. Bennu ( / ˈbɛnuː /) [1] is an ancient Egyptian deity linked with the Sun, creation, and rebirth. He may have been the original inspiration for the phoenix legends that developed in Greek mythology .
The bird's name is given as Karšiptar or Karšift. According to scholarship, its name would mean "black-winged" (from Karši-"black", cognate to Sanskrit kṛṣṇá and Slavic chjerno; and ptar-, cognate to Greek pterón). The name possibly refers to a raven, since this bird plays the role of divine messenger in several mythologies.
Strigidae sensu Sibley & Ahlquist. Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes [1] ( / ˈstrɪdʒəfɔːrmiːz / ), which includes over 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, and feathers adapted for silent flight.
The mourning dove is a medium-sized, slender dove approximately 31 cm (12 in) in length. Mourning doves weigh 112–170 g (4.0–6.0 oz), usually closer to 128 g (4.5 oz). [26] The mourning dove has a wingspan of 37–45 cm. [27] The elliptical wings are broad, and the head is rounded.
Rosmerta - Gallic goddess of fertility and abundance. Sabrina - Brittonic goddess of the River Severn. Seixomniai Leuciticai - a Celtic goddess, equated with Diana [16] Senuna - a Brittonic goddess. Sequana - Gallic goddess of the River Seine. Sirona - Gallic goddess of healing. Suleviae - a triune mother goddess.