In the Apocalypse of Baruch, this creature saves the earth by shielding it from a divine scalding.
In the Apocalypse of Baruch, this creature saves the earth by shielding it from a divine scalding. Â Because its name is similar to the translation of the word for a palm tree, this creature may be alluded to by the line "The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree" from Psalms, as suggested by Tertullian. Â What is often called the Chinese version of this creature is said to dance during times of drought and has a name representing its male and female halves, (*) FÃªnghuang. Â One account of this creature's birth says that its egg is formed from a sleeping white worm, while a different account claims that it builds a nest of such substances as myrrh and cinnamon. Â Likened to the Egyptian Bennu, traditionally it is held to journey to Heliopolis every 500 years. Â For 10 points, name this fiery bird that is reborn from its ashes.
In the Apocalypse of Baruch, this creature saves the earth by shielding it from a divine scalding.
Phoenix [prompt on "firebirds" or similar answers]