Every country, every culture, every civilization, never escape the myth. No exception myths about flying creatures that resemble birds. Well here are 7 Most Famous Birds Myth in the World that will add your insight:
1. Phoenix or Pheniks
In Ancient Greek mythology it is mentioned that Phoenix is a long-lived bird species that experienced the process of life again. It is said that the old Phoenix will burn itself, and from the ashes will be born a new Phoenix bird.
2. Garuda
It is one of the Gods in Hinduism. The word 'Garuda' itself comes from Sanskrit. It is said that Garuda has a human-shaped golden body with a white face and has a beak and wings that resemble an eagle. The size of her body is so big, even that it can block the sun. The Japanese are also familiar with Garuda-like mythological creatures Karura. While in Thailand known as Pha Krut or Krut.
3. Griffin or Gryphon
It is a mythological creature with a tail, tail, and rear-legged lion, but has a head and wings resembling a hawk, and its front legs have claws resembling eagles. It is a symbol of a creature in power on land (lions) as well as in space (eagle).
4. Peng
According to Chinese Mythology, Peng is a gigantic bird that is a change from Kun (a giant fish in Chinese mythology). It can be said that Peng has a similar shape with Roc or Garuda.
5. Roc or Rukh
Taken from the Arap and Persian language 'Rokh' is a legendary giant-size bird that is supposedly white. This mythical bird appears in the Arab fairy tale, especially the fairy tale of a sailor named Ibn Battuta. Where in the fairy tale of Ibn Battuta, it is said that there is a creature about the size of a mountain that hovers over the Chinese Sea which is then called Roc.
6. Impundulu (Thunderbird or Lightning Bird)
Also known as Thekwane, a mythological creature from South Africa. It is said that Impundulu is a white and black bird as big as human beings who can call lightning and lightning by using wings and claws. According to local beliefs, Impundulu is a bloodthirsty creature, and often a handsome young man who tempts women.
7. Gandaberunda
Also known as the Delayed name. Is a two-headed bird that has magical powers in Hindu mythology. This bird is described as having a very large size. This is evident from the carvings of the Hindu temple showing the bird carrying two elephants in both paws.
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