Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-4453062-20160217065238/@comment-24183764-20160218042632

OUAT: The Darkness wrote: JMXD96 wrote: Given the emphasis on Greek mythology for 5B's arc, I wouldn't be surprised if the title really is just literally referring to a phoenix. I actually really like the suggestion that a phoenix's ashes are the item they need to resurrect the dead.

Although, the Firebird from Slavic folklore doesn't seem too far off either considering the fairytales that stemmed from that have the "classical scheme of fairy tale, with the feather serving as a premonition of a hard journey, with magical helpers met on the way who help in travel and capture of the Bird, and returning from the faraway land with the prize."

The faraway land being the Underworld; the prize is obviously Hook; although, the magical helpers could either be the Unvengers themselves or the characters that are reappearing.

I suppose it could also be theorised that the "premonition" could correspond to Emma's vision of Snow's death. Maybe this is the episode they do find a way to save Hook but it's made known that the price is Snow's life making their quest much more difficult?

Also, I do doubt that they'll take the Disney route and incorporate the Firebird from Fantasia 2000, Chernabog was bad enough. When did Emma have a vision about Snow's death?

Also, going along with the Phoenix hyposthesis, the Phoenix could be the only way to ressurect Hook? I'm not sure if this goes for all Pheonix Mythology, but in Harry Potter the tears of Fawkes (the Phoenix) heals people. They could be after Phoenix tears.

Sidenote (something I've noticed since Season 1): Henry/Emma/Snow enjoy cinnamon hot chocolate (which actually is amazing). The Phoenix sometimes builds its nest out of cinnamon sticks. Henry is born is Phoenix, AZ. That might all be a big coincidence.

Just want to say that I'm pretty sure the whole "healing tears" thing was an invention by JK Rowling. I've been re-reading some stuff about phoenixes and their origins and so far nothing has mentioned tears with healing properties.

Also gotta say, it's really interesting how so many cultures have similar animals. The Russians have the Firebird, the Egyptians have the Bennu (which builds its nest with cinnamon) and the Chinese have the Fèng Huáng.

I'm also glad you brought up that part about Phoenix, AZ because I'm willing to guess that the flashback scenes will probably take place there.