1The phoenix rises from the ash of its predecessor, a potent symbol of cyclical renewal in ancient mythology.
2After the funeral, the mourners scattered ash on their heads as a sign of repentance and grief.
3The ash tree, with its slender branches and grey bark, has been a favourite subject of poets and painters for centuries.
4In Norse mythology, the World Tree Yggdrasil was said to be an ash, its roots and branches supporting the nine worlds of the cosmos.
5The volcanic ash cloud spread across the continent, causing widespread disruption to air travel and daily life.