Only the most powerful and successful chiefs and families use the Thunderbird in their crest. He is said to be so large that his wingspan is as large as two canoes, and that he could easily carry a killer whale out of the water with his talons. Located in the Pacific North Western Mountains, the Thunderbird creates booms of thunder by flapping his wings and shoots bolts of lightning from his eyes, when hunters got too close to his home.īy creating rainstorms he waters the earth, making it possible for vegetation to grow. The Thunderbird is a mythical creature that is said to be the dominating force of all-natural activity. Under his wings are lightning snakes, which he can use as a tool or weapon. He is often seen as the most powerful of all spirits and can also transform into human form by opening his head up like a mask and taking his feathers off as if they were a mere blanket. The Native Thunderbird Symbol represents power, protection, and strength.
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