Thunderbird

The thunderbird was a magical bird native to United States. It was closely related to the phoenix.

The famous wandmaker Shikoba Wolfe used Thunderbird tail feather as a wand core in the early 20th century.

Behind the Scenes

 * The thunderbird is a legendary creature which features in the mythology of certain indigenous peoples of North America. It is especially prominent within the cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, and is frequently featured in their art, songs, and stories. However, versions of the thunderbird are also found in the traditions of peoples of the American Southwest, Great Lakes, and Great Plains regions of the continent. Accounts of the thunderbird and its characteristics vary, but it is often described as a very large bird, capable of generating storms and thunder as it flies.

Notes and references
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