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  Thunderbird
The Thunderbird, not to be confused with the car and TV series, was a popular Native American myth.
The Eastern version of the "Thunderbird" is the one normally seen by witnesses, and is normally seen in the Ozarks and Pennsylvania.
A wayward Condor is one of the candidates for a Thunderbird.
www.geocities.com /capedrevenger/thunderbird.html   (822 words)

  
  Thunderbird (cryptozoology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thunderbird is a term used in cryptozoology to describe large, bird-like creatures, generally identified with the Thunderbird of Native American myth and folklore.
Ohio is a prime area for Thunderbird sightings; one was documented in the fall of 2004.
Ohio Valley thunderbirds are said to be similar to the California Condor.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thunderbird_(cryptozoology)   (1065 words)

  
 The Cryptozoologist: Cryptozoology
Cryptozoology, which literally means “the study of hidden animals,” is one of the newest life sciences, and certainly one of the most exciting.
Therefore, not too simply, cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals (whether large or small), to date not formally recognized by what is often termed Western science or formal zoology but supported in some way by testimony (in its broadest definition) from a human being and evidence of their presence.
While Heuvelmans created cryptozoology as a goal-oriented discipline (endeavoring to prove the existence of hidden animals), the fact that some of these cryptids will turn out not to be new species does not invalidate the process by which that conclusion is reached and does not retroactively discard the prior status as a cryptid.
www.lorencoleman.com /cryptozoology_faq.html   (3357 words)

  
 TrueAuthority.com - Cryptozoology - Thunderbird
They tell of a Thunderbird so large that its wingspan was twice the size of their war canoes.
Thunderbird and whale fought so very hard that they pulled up the trees by their roots.
Even if one does not believe the Thunderbird to have been a species of pterosaur, one should consider whether the animal was another unknown species that tragically went extinct.
www.trueauthority.com /cryptozoology/thunderbird.htm   (1649 words)

  
 Abnormal and Paranormal info | Where you find A- Z of weird and bizzare info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Thunderbird is a term used in cryptozoology to describe large, bird-like creatures, generally identified with the Thunderbird of Native American myth and folklore.
Ohio is a prime area for Thunderbird sightings; one was documented in the fall of 2004.
Cryptozoologists also posit that the Thunderbird was associated with storms because they followed the draughts to stay in flight, not unlike the way a modern eagle rides mountain upcurrents.
www.freewebs.com /vlad21/thunderbird.htm   (992 words)

  
 Has anyone seen (or knows someone who has) a thunderbird? Cryptozoology and Mythical Beasts - Single Post
The Thunderbird is suposed to look like a pterodactyl and it flies like it too.
As for the mothman being the same as the thunderbird theory, it might be true but it's strange because mothman looks like a man with moth wings.
Keep in mind that the thunderbird has a wingspan of somewhere between 15 and 30 ft, the record for any known bird is 12ft.
www.abovetopsecret.com /forum/single.php?post=1642756   (149 words)

  
 Cryptozoology.com
Although gigantic birds are reported in the past and present from various areas of the globe, the Thunderbird is isolated to North America.
Modern reports of Thunderbirds arise from various locations in North America, with a large occurrence from Pennsylvania to the Central states.
Theories as to what the Thunderbird may be have run the gamut from surviving pterodactyls to the teratorns.
www.cryptozoology.com /cryptids/thunderbird.php   (1235 words)

  
 The Cryptid Zoo: Thunderbird   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The thunderbirds of North American legend were almost exact equivalents to the old world rocs, giant predatory eagle-like or vulture-like birds with supernatural powers.
Thunderbirds inhabit the folklore of many regions, but are more closely associated with certain locales such as Pennsylvania, the Mississippi River valley, and "The Enchanted Valley" in Olympic National Park, located in the Pacific Northwest.
Most thunderbird reports that are taken seriously by scientists working in the field of cryptozoology describe a bird that generally resembles a really huge condor, sometimes with eagle features.
www.newanimal.org /thunderbird.htm   (415 words)

  
 Cryptozoology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
International Society for Cryptozoology - The International Society for Cryptozoology (ISC) was founded in 1982 to serve as a scholarly center for documenting and evaluating evidence of unverified animals; that is, animal species or forms which have been reported in some manner but which have not been scientifically proven to exist.
Cryptozoology - Cryptozoology is the study of animals that are presumed (at least by the researcher) to exist, but for which conclusive proof is missing; the term also includes the study of animals generally considered extinct, but which are still occasionally reported.
Thunderbird (cryptozoology) - Thunderbird is a term used in cryptozoology to describe large, bird-like creatures, generally identified with the Thunderbird of Native American myth and folklore.
www.twin-bhudda.com /Cryptozoology.html   (1760 words)

  
 Thunderbird Stamps
To Native Americans, the Thunderbird was usually a friend to humans, a benevolent spirit being seen as the source of wisdom.
The Chippewa stated that the eyes of the Thunderbird flashed with fire, his glance engendered lightning, and the flapping of his wings produced thunder.
Coexisting with the stories of a benign spiritual Thunderbird are darker tales of corporeal giant birds of prey who sometimes hunted and killed human beings.
www.pibburns.com /cryptost/thunderb.htm   (1225 words)

  
 Return Of The Thunderbird: Avian Mystery of the Black Forest
Thunderbirds, 65-66) This mysterious photograph resurfaces from time to time in "thunderbird" lore and is an autonomous enigma.
Contemporary "thunderbirds" are not limited to the scenic areas of the Keystone State.
Another argument against the "thunderbird" as a "bona fide" species is that no bird with so wide a wingspan could dwell in the thick forests where it has been sighted.
www.cryptozoologicalrealms.com /english/reflections/return.html   (3631 words)

  
 Thunderbird :: Cryptozoology : Gourt
Thunderbird (mythology), a mythical creature common to Native American religion and is probably the genesis of the other uses of the word
Thunderbirds (film) is a live-action film, released in 2004, based on the television series.
A Comparison of Certain North American Birds to the Thunderbird - An article by Willie Shughart that compares five of the largest birds to occur in the contiguous United States and southern Canada to the thunderbird.
science.gourt.com /Anomalies-and-Alternative-Science/Cryptozoology/Thunderbird.html   (352 words)

  
 Halloween | Monsters | Bigfoot | Loch Ness Monster | Thunderbird - UGO.com Film/TV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Born out of Native American legend, the Thunderbird is believed to have flown primarily over the skies of Pennsylvania many moons ago, but has been witnessed in several other locales as well, none of which include Club Med or other relaxing hideaways.
According to an Illinois account in 1977, a woman and her two boys were out for a stroll when a gigantic Thunderbird swooped down from the skies and snatched one of the children from the ground.
Many anecdotal stories and legends have come down the Thunderbird pipe throughout the ages, but the only semi-reliable proof that suggests such a creature may exist is a significant amount of film taken by an ex-marine in 1977.
www.ugo.com /channels/filmtv/features/cryptozoology/thunderbird.asp   (573 words)

  
 Thunderbird Picture, Mysteries of Arizona, Tombstone Arizona, Burlington UFO and Paranormal Research Center, ...
Thunderbird Picture, Mysteries of Arizona, Tombstone Arizona, Burlington UFO and Paranormal Research Center, burlington, wisconsin authors, mary sutherland author of living in the light
Photo of a so-called Thunderbird and a mysterious creature that had been captured near the town of Tombstone Arizona.
This mystery involves a photograph of a so-called “Thunderbird” and a mysterious creature that was said to have been captured near the town of Tombstone.
www.burlingtonnews.net /thunderbird.html   (1247 words)

  
 ThothWeb - The Thunderbird: Examining the Legend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Thunderbird’s name originated from the belief that its massive wings were responsible for creating thunder and lightening as it flew through the skies.
The Thunderbird’s reputation is as varied as its names; in the Pacific Northwest Thunderbirds were seen as protectors and its image adorned canoes to protect fishermen from whales.
Given that many of the Thunderbird legends tell of these birds carrying away humans as food it is possible that this amazing creature is actually the origin for the Thunderbird legend.
www.thothweb.com /article4315.html   (3312 words)

  
 Thunderbird
To his utter horror and disgust, he noticed that among the bones in the nest were the unmistakable remains of human beings.
Realizing he was the beasts next meals, he waited for the Thunderbird to fly off again.
Reportedly, the Indians referred to them as Thunderbirds because, according to legend, their wings are associated with the sound of thunder.
www.subversiveelement.com /Thunderbird.html   (477 words)

  
 Thunderbird - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Thunderbirds" is a nickname for the U.S. 45th Infantry Division
The Thunderbird 26 is a class of small cruising sailboat which is actively raced in the US Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Thunderbird 32 is a rare cutter-rigged sailboat based on the Thunderbird 26 design.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thunderbird   (692 words)

  
 The Thunderbird: Living Fossil or Living Folklore
Most "thunderbird" details are consistent except for the estimated wing widths: ranging from an incredible 70 feet to a mere 9 feet.
Unmistakable with its white head and tail, the Bald eagle is not large enough to be the "thunderbird".
The Thunderbird's habitat is confined to the most remote areas remaining in North America, where it continues a way of life since the Pleistocene, ironically protected by scientific paradigms and relentless skepticism.
www.cryptozoologicalrealms.com /english/reflections/fossil.html   (3848 words)

  
 Cryptozoology
Thunderbird Petroglyphs of the Upper Midwest by Kevin L. Callahan discusses the Thunderbird in Algonkian lore and presents sixteen native drawings of the Thunderbird.
Cryptozoology by Chad Arment offers a brief introduction to the topic, a good introduction to research methods in cryptozoology, and links to other sites about cryptozoology.
Cryptozoology by Nathan Gilbert discusses the megalodon, Roswell rods, chupacabra, and the goatman of Prince George's County.
www.pibburns.com /cryptozo.htm   (8311 words)

  
 Google Directory - Science > Anomalies and Alternative Science > Cryptozoology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Offers an introduction to the study of unknown creatures, including details on various cryptids, and cryptozoology news.
Contains articles and a variety of cryptids, a definition of cryptozoology, theories, classifications, an image gallery, important cryptozoologists, and references.
Takes a skeptical view of cryptozoology, grouping the subject with paranormal claims.
google.fr /Top/Science/Anomalies_and_Alternative_Science/Cryptozoology   (470 words)

  
 GreenvilleOnline.com - Seeking the undiscovered   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
His hunting is done over the Internet, his glee over sightings of Bigfoot, a Thunderbird or lake monsters celebrated in the comfort of his home office in Greer's Silverleaf subdivision, witnessed only by his cat, Samwise, companionably draped over his computer monitor.
Tanner's preference for the indoors hasn't hampered his plunge into cryptozoology, the study of "hidden" or undiscovered animals.
Greenville Technical College, which was searching for an adventure story without obscenity or graphic sex, selected "Thunderbird" for its critical reading classes to study this year alongside "Death on the Nile" by Agatha Christie.
greenvilleonline.com /news/2003/08/31/2003083113295.htm   (1102 words)

  
 21st Century's Science & Technology Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Cryptozoology.com - Thunderbird - An article by Craig Heinselman discussing the cryptid, sightings, and the elusive "Thunderbird Photograph".
Thunderbird - A discussion of the cryptid and what it might be.
The Thunderbird Petroglyphs of the Upper Midwest - Pictures and article by Kevin L. Callahan discussing thunderbird petroglyphs.
www.21stcentury.co.uk /directory/directory.asp?ID=Science/Anomalies_and_Alternative_Science/Cryptozoology/Thunderbird   (222 words)

  
 Do they still exist?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Mark A. Hall, one of the foremost investigators of the Thunderbird story, gives the following description of the avian cryptid drawn from numerous sightings: "The bird is distinguished by its size and lifting capabilities exceeding those of any known bird living today anywhere in the world.
Searches of the Tombstone Epitaph have come up empty, aside from an article from April 26, 1890 of a 160 foot bird found in the desert by a couple of ranchers.
I think this is what my mother, her sisters and cousins seen way back in the early 40's.
www.unsolvedmysteries.com /usm309289.html   (1663 words)

  
 CC's Thunderbirds named in 1940s
The thunderbirds were said to cause thunder with their mighty wings and lightning with their eyes and were as large as war canoes.
Of course, there were never any birds that actually shot lightning out of their eyes, but there are some who believe thunderbird legends are not entirely rooted in the Indians' imaginations.
There is no indication Casper College's original class chose the Thunderbird name because of any mysterious strange giant birds that some folks claim they still see from time to time over North America.
www.casperstartribune.net /articles/2004/07/07/news/casper/7d1d16e0a033e7dd87256eca00071943.txt   (710 words)

  
 Biofort » The Cryptosemantics of Cryptozoology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
I have usually found the major source of misunderstanding the words and terms linked to cryptozoology is by internalizing the more popular or media-driven sense of what the field is all about.
If you try to explain Thunderbird sightings by saying they are, for example, turkey vultures, cranes, and ravens, the mystery of this cryptid continues, as those choices do not explain all the reports and the mystery remains.
Those that continue to remain confused about cryptozoology and its terms by ignoring the realities and recent history of successes (hey, look up the last decade of cryptid names linked to new animals found in SE Asia and Indonesia) are merely setting up strawmen to knock over.
biofort.swampgasbooks.com /2006/12/01/the-cryptosemantics-of-cryptozoology-2   (2263 words)

  
 The Cryptozoologist: Cryptozoology
I opened the International Cryptozoology Museum in a house I bought in Portland, Maine, under the spotlight of the media (see below), with a beginning trickle of invited visitors.
If you are interested in donating to the Cryptozoology Museum, we are always looking for new material, from native artifacts and taxidermy mounts that apply, to cryptid specific exhibits and cryptozoological souvenirs.
The Sanderson stories told of a Thunderbird tacked to the side of a barn in Tombstone, Arizona, or some other location in the Old West.
lorencoleman.com /museum.html   (783 words)

  
 Shadow of the Thunderbird   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
In the tradition of Michael Crichton's "Jurassic Park" and Douglas Preston and Lincoln Childs' "Relic", "Shadow of the Thunderbird" is the story of fledgling cryptozoologist Ian McQuade.
A professional student well into his twenties, he alienates his Ph.D. advisor by attempting to submit a doctoral disseration on the reality of Thunderbirds.
Ultimately, the science and technology to reveal such creatures will be pitted against the ancient magic that has protected them for centuries.
www.booklocker.com /books/799.html   (380 words)

  
 Open Directory - Science: Anomalies and Alternative Science: Cryptozoology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club - Provides information about the club and their efforts in the field of cryptozoology.
The Cryptozoologist - Discusses some unknown creatures, and details the pursuit of these species by Loren Coleman, author and editor of The Cryptozoologist, and Cryptozoology A to Z. Cryptozoology - Contains information on the study of hidden animals, and information on various cryptids such as Bigfoot, Yeti, and other less well known creatures.
The Mysterious Thunderbird Photo Investigation - A discussion of the famous 1890s thunderbird photo.
dmoz.org /Science/Anomalies_and_Alternative_Science/Cryptozoology   (635 words)

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