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Arkantos · May 22, 2006, 11:38 PM // 23:38

Ive seen many people wondering why the phoenix isnt on fire? Myths say the phoenix as an immortal fire bird. This is true, but the phoenix ANet has given us is actually the Fenghuang, the Chineese Phoenix. Now, why arent they on fire, you ask? Because according to chineese myths this bird was the bird that reigned over other birds. Why are its feathers so colourful? Well, the chineese said that the fenghuang contained the 5 fundamental colours: black, white, red, green and yellow. If you look at the phoenix on GW, it has all that, and blue, which I do not know why.

Some chineese myths for ya there

bam23 · May 22, 2006, 11:40 PM // 23:40

But a fire bird is so much cooler!

Arkantos · May 22, 2006, 11:43 PM // 23:43

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Originally Posted by bam23

But a fire bird is so much cooler!

Most say a fire bird looks better, but since Cantha is a Chinese based country ANet made the phoenix according to Chinese myths.

EternalTempest · May 22, 2006, 11:44 PM // 23:44

As being a member of the "Reign Of The Phoenix"

I do find this very instresting and didn't know that.
Great Find.

Bit I do love that GW pulls from more obscure source's with there own personal creation thrown in.

DJ Josh · May 22, 2006, 11:53 PM // 23:53

thanks for the myth info on my new pet.also like to add that the main phoenix myth that people get the fire bird thing from is confused data,why?,because the phoenix is not a fire bird.the myth states that upon its death the phoenix bursts into flames and is reborn in its own ash.but yes a movie style phoenix would be cool,if a little cheesy(moltres ftw

),but personely i'm happy with my phoenix + as stated by the op it fits in with the asain theme of factions.

Arkantos · May 22, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58

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Originally Posted by DJ Josh

thanks for the myth info on my new pet.also like to add that the main phoenix myth that people get the fire bird thing from is confused data,why?,because the phoenix is not a fire bird. the myth states that upon its death the phoenix bursts into flames and is reborn in its own ash.but yes a movie style phoenix would be cool,if a little cheesy(moltres ftw

),but personely i'm happy with my phoenix + as stated by the op it fits in with the asain theme of factions.

True. According to egyptians the phoenix had gold and red feathers, and it represented fire and divinity. And ya when it died it would burn up and ressurect from its ashes.

PS: Zapdos > Moltres.

raven214 · May 23, 2006, 12:01 AM // 00:01

Good info!

Stockholm · May 23, 2006, 12:11 AM // 00:11

Would be cool if the phoenix did fire damage, the deep fry bird

tick tack toe · May 23, 2006, 12:31 AM // 00:31

i enjoy the bird in the game!

also my pet moa bird of deth!!!! fear it lol

Trylo · May 23, 2006, 12:44 AM // 00:44

It reminded me of a Quetzequatyl (sp?), an ancient Mayan bird.

*Chinese*

MaglorD · May 23, 2006, 01:38 AM // 01:38

Well Chapter 3 is supposedly based on Africa, so maybe the new phoenix will be a firebird.

VGJustice · May 23, 2006, 02:03 AM // 02:03

Ah, I was wondering about that. Good find.

M C H A M M E R · May 23, 2006, 02:18 AM // 02:18

Would be cool if it was all fiery and stuff..lol

Lateralus · May 23, 2006, 03:05 AM // 03:05

Another Chinese rip off...

Ention · May 23, 2006, 03:19 AM // 03:19

^... Oh well. If they have Asian Architecture and German language roots why not throw in a Chinese Pheonix just for giggles!

Gmr Leon · May 23, 2006, 01:56 PM // 13:56

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Originally Posted by Trylo

It reminded me of a Quetzequatyl (sp?), an ancient Mayan bird.

*Chinese*

Actually Quetzalcoatl was thought to be either a plumed serpent, in some depictions, or a great dragon, in other depictions. As a Mayan God he had the ability to change forms. He was the plumed serpent God of wisdom, wind, and life.