Rise of the Phoenix

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Royalty from the Joseon Dynasty was associated with the legendary phoenix. The seat of highest authority was titled "Phoenix Throne" and represented absolute power. In addition, royal tombs had elegant murals depicting the firebird rising from flames. Similar to the Phoenix, palaces in Seoul were subject to death and destruction, yet always seem to be reborn more beautiful than ever.

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