Thunderbirds Source: Wikimedia Commons / Smithsonian Librariesįor the native cultures of the Pacific Northwest and the Great Plains, the Thunderbird was a mythical creature that embodied strength and power. Related reads: 50 Native American Proverbs, Sayings & Wisdom Quotes 10 Native American Creatures & Monsters 1. Here are ten of the most well-known and intriguing mythical creatures and monsters from Native American cultures and folklore. “The mythology and ritual are the heart, the lifeblood, of every Native American culture.” Sullivan in Dictionary of Native American Mythology. “By and large, Native Americans transmit culture, history, values, hopes, and dreams through what they say and do,” wrote Sam D. In fact, their mythologies are rich in powerful and fearsome animals that permeate their legends and oral traditions.
Legends of strange beasts and paranormal creatures come from all corners of the Earth’s folklore, and Native American cultures are no exception. From the Sphinx of ancient Egypt to the dragons of China and the Minotaur of ancient Greece, one thing all cultures’ myths have in common are fantastical creatures and monsters.
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