Who is Phoenix?

Phoenix has been found in many ancient civilizations. From all the ancients, Phoenix has been considered holding a great value and high virtue.

Perhaps the most well known Phoenix is Arabian Phoenix. The mythical bird said to live for 500 years, 540 years, 1,000 years, 1,461 years, 12,994 years (according to various accounts). As he approaches his death, Phoenix would set the fire, which will consume himself. After three days, he will re-birth (rises from the ashes).
In Egypt, Phoenix is called Benu/Bennu. It resembles immortality and associated with the sun.
The Chinese Phoenix (Fenghuang) is the symbol of high virtue, grace, of power and prosperity. It represents the union of Yin and Yang. Its feathers were of the five fundamental colors: black, white, red, green, and yellow. It was said to represent the Confucian virtues of loyalty, honesty, modesty, and justice.
In Japan, Phoenix (Hou-Ou) very much resembles the Chinese Phoenix in looks. The Hou-Ou has been adopted as a symbol of the royal family, the Empress (similar in China). It supposed to represent the sun, justice, and fidelity.