Thunderbird

The Thunderbird is a legendary bird which is said to be able to release lightning. This bird has not appeared as an enemy in the Castlevania series, but the Thunderbird DSS card and its associated summon spell make an appearance in Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. It is also one of Maria's Bird weapons in Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls.
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==Origins==
In Native American mythology, the thunderbird is a legendary creature controlling the upper world while the underworld is controlled either by the underwater panther, or the Great Horned Serpent. It throws lightning at the underwater creatures and creates thunder by flapping its wings. Thunderbirds in this tradition are commonly depicted as having an X-shaped appearance.
The word "thunderbird" is also a term used in cryptozoology to describe large, bird-like creatures, generally identified with the creature said above.
==Appearances==
===Castlevania: Circle of the Moon===
The power of the Thunderbird is contained in the Thunderbird Card in Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. It can be combined with several other cards for various effects, often related to the Thunder element. When combined with the Uranus Card, it can summon the Thunderbird as an ally (see Summon Thunderbird).
===Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls===
The Thunderbird is one of Maria Renard's Bird weapons in Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls that is fond of lightning. It is capable of performing a lightning version of the Crescent Cutter attack called Lighting Jupiter II.
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==Notes==
*Even if it's not called "Thunderbird", the Rycuda from Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow could possibly be a reference or variation of this legendary creature.
Category:American Lore
Category:Cryptids
Category:Lightning Assets
Category:Summoning Spells
Category:Circle of the Moon Items