Thunderbird

/ˈθʌndərˌbɜrd/ noun

Definition

A legendary bird in Native American mythology that is extremely large and associated with thunder, lightning, and storms.

Etymology

A combination of 'thunder' and 'bird,' directly translating Native American spiritual concepts into English. Various tribes had different versions of this powerful creature in their traditions.

Kelly Says

The thunderbird concept shows up in Native American cultures across North America—the Haudenosaunee, Ojibwe, and Pacific Northwest tribes all had versions—suggesting either shared influence or universal human responses to observing powerful storms.

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