She is called Zhū Quèin in China,
Suzaku in Japan,
Jujak in Korea,
Chu Tước in Vietnam,
Chu Tước in Vietnam,
Pheonix in Europe
The Greek have the Griffin, who is comparable to Homa of the Persians.
In our story she is called Simorgh. In the sacred book of Zoroastrians, she is described as having the head and wings of an eagle, the body of a lion and tail of a peacock.
Over time, and across cultures there were many variants
In the 12th century our new relationship to the Devine was reflected in Simorgh.
In the 12th century our new relationship to the Devine was reflected in Simorgh.
But no matter when, where or what,
and called by any other name,
she is always BEAUTIFUL and BENEVOLENT,
able to heal man and purify nature
with her magical tail feathers.
with her magical tail feathers.
But these days, Life has not been easy.
Crimes against humanity,
and by humanity against Nature have been relentless.
She is burnt black from the constant barrage and plucked out of magical feathers.
Her patience with us, and her protective bubble from us, has worn thin.
Desperate to survive, she takes a dive. The Devine must divide.
No longer connected we start to fear the "other."
Without empathy, all hope is lost.
