Thy infant breast a like passion show’d; However in my arms (an ever-pleasing load) Or at my knee, by Phoenix wouldst thou stand; No food stuff was grateful but from Phoenix’ hand.[210] I go my watchings o’er thy helpless yrs, The tender labours, the compliant cares, The gods (

The Phoenix was also adopted by early Christians, who viewed it to be a symbol of the immortal soul or maybe the resurrection of Jesus Christ.[forty two] Ever given that antiquity, the Phoenix has actually been a strong symbol of Demise and resurrection. Its myth remains common currently.