In Greek mythology, the fabled bird that rose from the ashes of its nest is called the Phoenix). The Phoenix is a long-lived bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. It is associated with the Sun and is said to live 500 years or more. When the old bird is tired, it flies from Arabia to land in Heliopolis, Egypt, the "City of the Sun." There, it gathers cinnamon twigs and resin to build a nest of spices atop the Temple of the Sun. The sun ignites the nest, and the old Phoenix dies in flames. A new, young Phoenix emerges from the ashes and wings back to Arabia to live another life cycle. The Phoenix is an immortal bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again). Its plumage is a dazzling mixture of red, gold, and yellow, and its tail feathers shine like jewels alive with light.