I can see some references to ancient myths and legends... not really religion though...
Umm... Minotaur was in an ancient story about an man who killed the monster (minotuar) with his wits and bare-hands. Every something years 7 men and 7 women were sacrificed to this minotuar (a half bull, half man). The man chose to be put in minotaur's chamber to kill him and save future people.
Pheonix: A pure of heart giant bird in egyption mythology. He went to a river to be die and to be reborn.
Umm... I kinda forgot the rest *sigh*