@earthexplained._ on Instagram: "The Phoenix (often spelled "Phinex" in common typos) is a legendary bird of fire that appears in the mythologies of various cultures, most notably Ancient Greek and Egyptian. It is described as a magnificent creature with plumage the color of flames—vibrant reds, purples, and golds—and is said to be about the size of an eagle. The most famous aspect of the phoenix is its unique life cycle: it lives for hundreds of years (often cited as 500), and when it feels its