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| Similar entities | Rain Bird, Pamola |
|---|---|
| Folklore | Indigenous peoples of the Americas |
| Region | North America |
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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.[1]
It is frequently depicted in the art, songs, and oral histories of many Pacific Northwest Coast cultures,[citation needed] but is also found in various forms among some peoples of the American Southwest,[citation needed] US East Coast,[citation needed] Great Lakes,[1] and Great Plains.[1]
- ^ a b c "Rulers of the Upper Realm, Thunderbirds Are Powerful Native Spirits". Audubon. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2024-07-09.