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thunderbird
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noun
A
mythical
creature
in
Native
American
mythology
,
often
depicted
as
a
large
bird
that
creates
thunder
by
flapping
its
wings
and
lightning
by
flashing
its
eyes
.
The
thunderbird
is
a
powerful
symbol
in
many
Native
American
cultures
.
Legends
say
that
the
thunderbird
can
control
the
weather
.
In
the
story
,
the
thunderbird
protected
the
people
from
evil
spirits
.
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Word Origin
Language
English
Word parts
thunder (a loud rumbling noise) + bird (a feathered animal that can fly)
Originally meant
a
bird
associated
with
thunder
Background
The
concept
of
the
thunderbird
comes
from
Native
American
mythology
,
where
it
is
considered
a
powerful
spirit
that
controls
the
weather
.
It
is
often
depicted
in
art
and
stories
as
a
protector
and
a
symbol
of
strength
.
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