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Bennu: The First Breath
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Bennu: The First Breath

He stands on the Benben stone, the first land to rise from the waters of chaos. His cry created time itself. Bennu is the soul of Ra, the original Phoenix, and the herald of the dawn.

2026-01-16
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3 min read
egyptian-mythologycreation-mythsbirds+3
Simurgh: The Copper Phoenix
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Simurgh: The Copper Phoenix

She is the oldest living predator on Earth. She saw the world end three times. She is the mother of kings and the first surgeon in history.

2026-01-16
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2 min read
persian-mythologydivine-beastsbirds+2
Thunderbird: The Ruler of the Sky
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Thunderbird: The Ruler of the Sky

It is not just a bird. It is the storm itself. When it flaps its wings, thunder rolls. When it blinks, lightning strikes. It is the most powerful being in the sky.

2026-01-16
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2 min read
native-american-folkloredivine-beastsstorms+2

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