Thunderbird (mythology)
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Similar entities | Rain Bird, Pamola |
| Folklore | Indigenous peoples of the Americas |
| Origin | |
| Region | North America |
The thunderbird is a mythological bird-like spirit in North American indigenous peoples' history and culture. It is considered a supernatural being of power and strength.
It is frequently depicted in the art, songs, and oral histories of many Pacific Northwest Coast cultures, but is also found in various forms among some peoples of the American Southwest, US East Coast, Great Lakes, and Great Plains.