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7243 Engineer Road, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: 858-751-0588
Fax: 858-751-0590
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
In ancient Egypt and in classical antiquity, the phoenix was a fabulous bird associated with the worship of the sun. The Egyptian phoenix was said to be as large as an eagle, with brilliant scarlet and gold plumage and a melodious cry. Only one phoenix existed at any time, and it was very long-lived--no ancient authority gave it a life span of less than 500 years. As its end approached, the phoenix flew to Heliopolis (“City of the Sun”) and built a nest of aromatic boughs and spices, set it on fire, and sacrificed itself in the flames. From the ashes miraculously sprang a new, more magnificent phoenix…