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''{{Quote|Kratos, like the fiery Phoenix who is resurrected from his ashes, you too search for a second chance 'at life'. Find these [[Phoenix's Ashes|ashes]] and free the Phoenix. Only then will you find a path to the [[Temple of the Fates]].|[[Lahkesis]]}}''
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{{Quote|Kratos, like the fiery Phoenix who is resurrected from his ashes, you too search for a second chance at life. Find these [[Phoenix's Ashes|ashes]] and free the Phoenix. Only then will you find a path to the [[Temple of the Fates]].|[[Lahkesis]]}}
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|caption = [[File:Gowphoenix.jpg|250px]]
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|alias = Fiery Phoenix
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|species = Phoenix
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|status = Alive (Presumably)
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|location = [[Palace of the Fates]], [[Phoenix Chamber]] (God of War II)
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unnamed cave (God of war Comics)
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|appears in = [[God of War Comics]] <br> [[God of War II]]
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}}
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==In Mythology==
 
==In Mythology==
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In Greek mythology, a '''phoenix''' (Ancient Greek: φοῖνιξ, ''phoînix'') is a long-lived bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again.
The '''Phoenix''' was the legendary fire bird. Having uses in many different
 
   
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Associated with the Sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. According to some sources, the phoenix dies in a show of flames and combustion, although there are other sources that claim that the legendary bird dies and simply decomposes before being born again. There are different traditions concerning the lifespan of the phoenix, but by most accounts the phoenix lived for 500 years before rebirth. Herodotus, Lucan, Pliny the Elder, Pope Clement I, Lactantius, Ovid, and Isidore of Seville are among those who have contributed to the retelling and transmission of the phoenix motif.
''[[File:Fieryphoenix_final-1-.jpg|thumb|Phoenix Concept Art]]''
 
mythologies, adoration of the Phoenix dates back to as far as Ancient Egypt, and Persia. The myth also states that after it dies, it is reborn from its ashes. In common myths, the phoenix symbolises rebirth, although rebirth is commonly mistaken for resurrection, as in this case, it implies reincarnation instead.
 
   
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In the historical record, the phoenix "could symbolize renewal in general as well as the sun, time, the Empire, metempsychosis, consecration, resurrection, life in the heavenly Paradise, Christ, Mary, virginity, the exceptional man, and certain aspects of Christian life".
==In [[God of War Series]]==
 
   
 
The '''Phoenix''' was the legendary fire bird. Having uses in many different mythologies, adoration of the Phoenix dates back to as far as Ancient Egypt, Persia, and China. The myth also states that after it dies, it is reborn from its ashes. In common myths, the phoenix symbolizes rebirth, although rebirth is commonly mistaken for resurrection, as in this case, it implies reincarnation instead.
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==In [[God of War Series]]==
 
===[[God of War Comics]]===
 
===[[God of War Comics]]===
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[[File:Hades_Phoenix.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Kratos' encounter with Hades' Phoenix]]
[[File:Hades_Phoenix.jpg|left|thumb|198px|Kratos' encounter with Hades' Phoenix]]Long before Kratos became [[Ares|Ares']] chosen one, he, in search of [[Ambrosia]], the cure for his daughter, had encountered the savage, fiery phoenix that originated from Hades, as the God of Underworld intended for another person to find the Ambrosia. The fire beast was intelligent, and tried to discourage Kratos, who still managed to defeat it using his sword.
 
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Long before Kratos became [[Ares|Ares']] chosen one, he, in search of [[Ambrosia]], the cure for his daughter, had entered a cave where he encountered a savage, fiery phoenix that originated from Hades, as the God of the Underworld intended for another person to find the Ambrosia. The fire beast was intelligent (being able to speak) and tried to discourage Kratos, who still managed to defeat it using his sword.
   
 
===[[God of War II]]===
 
===[[God of War II]]===
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In [[God of War II]], the Phoenix is the only way to climb the [[Spire|Ashen Spire]] and reach the [[Temple of the Fates]].
In [[God of War II]], [[Kratos]] learns from Lahkesis that he must d[[File:Phoenix.jpg|thumb]]escend into the depths of the [[Phoenix Chamber]], and use the Phoenix's Ashes to awaken and release the creature. By solving the chamber's puzzles, Kratos is able to dip the ashes into fire, and give new life to the beast. Using the [[Hail of Boreas]] to release the bird from the flames, Kratos then chases after the bird.
 
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In the [[Palace of the Fates]], [[Kratos]] learns from [[Lahkesis]] that he must descend into the depths of the [[Phoenix Chamber]], and use the Phoenix's Ashes to awaken and release the creature. By solving the chamber's puzzles, Kratos is able to dip the ashes into fire, and give new life to the beast. Using the [[Hail of Boreas]] to release the bird from the flames, Kratos then chases after the bird.
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After killing the [[Kraken]], Kratos then harnesses the Phoenix, and it flies him up to the Temple of the Fates. After Kratos jumped off from the creature, into the Temple, the beast is presumed still alive due to its ability to resurrect itself constantly.
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== Trivia ==
   
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*In God of War II, originally, the Phoenix riding sequence would be playable, much like the [[Pegasus]] one. It was changed to a cutscene in late development.[https://youtu.be/NFQBP_1jI8U?t=1188]
After killing the [[Kraken]], Kratos then harnesses the Phoenix, and it flies him up to the Temple of the Fates. After he jumped off from the creature, inside the Temple, the beast's final fate is unknown. However it is most likely that it is still alive due to its ability to ressurect itself constantly
 
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==Gallery==
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File:Phoenix.jpg
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Fieryphoenix final-1-.jpg|Final Concept Art
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Revision as of 00:03, 3 September 2019

Kratos, like the fiery Phoenix who is resurrected from his ashes, you too search for a second chance at life. Find these ashes and free the Phoenix. Only then will you find a path to the Temple of the Fates.

Lahkesis

Template:Infobox gods

In Mythology

In Greek mythology, a phoenix (Ancient Greek: φοῖνιξ, phoînix) is a long-lived bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again.

Associated with the Sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. According to some sources, the phoenix dies in a show of flames and combustion, although there are other sources that claim that the legendary bird dies and simply decomposes before being born again. There are different traditions concerning the lifespan of the phoenix, but by most accounts the phoenix lived for 500 years before rebirth. Herodotus, Lucan, Pliny the Elder, Pope Clement I, Lactantius, Ovid, and Isidore of Seville are among those who have contributed to the retelling and transmission of the phoenix motif.

In the historical record, the phoenix "could symbolize renewal in general as well as the sun, time, the Empire, metempsychosis, consecration, resurrection, life in the heavenly Paradise, Christ, Mary, virginity, the exceptional man, and certain aspects of Christian life".

The Phoenix was the legendary fire bird. Having uses in many different mythologies, adoration of the Phoenix dates back to as far as Ancient Egypt, Persia, and China. The myth also states that after it dies, it is reborn from its ashes. In common myths, the phoenix symbolizes rebirth, although rebirth is commonly mistaken for resurrection, as in this case, it implies reincarnation instead.

In God of War Series

God of War Comics

Hades Phoenix

Kratos' encounter with Hades' Phoenix

Long before Kratos became Ares' chosen one, he, in search of Ambrosia, the cure for his daughter, had entered a cave where he encountered a savage, fiery phoenix that originated from Hades, as the God of the Underworld intended for another person to find the Ambrosia. The fire beast was intelligent (being able to speak) and tried to discourage Kratos, who still managed to defeat it using his sword.

God of War II

In God of War II, the Phoenix is the only way to climb the Ashen Spire and reach the Temple of the Fates.

In the Palace of the Fates, Kratos learns from Lahkesis that he must descend into the depths of the Phoenix Chamber, and use the Phoenix's Ashes to awaken and release the creature. By solving the chamber's puzzles, Kratos is able to dip the ashes into fire, and give new life to the beast. Using the Hail of Boreas to release the bird from the flames, Kratos then chases after the bird.

After killing the Kraken, Kratos then harnesses the Phoenix, and it flies him up to the Temple of the Fates. After Kratos jumped off from the creature, into the Temple, the beast is presumed still alive due to its ability to resurrect itself constantly.

Trivia

  • In God of War II, originally, the Phoenix riding sequence would be playable, much like the Pegasus one. It was changed to a cutscene in late development.[1]

Gallery