Mythical Birds of the Sky: Thunderbird, Roc, and Ziz

In this soaring second episode of Legends Unleashed: The Deep Dive into Mythical Creatures, your hosts Ronan Wolfe and Jessica Beamheart take you high above the clouds to explore some of the most awe-inspiring and mysterious beings ever imagined — the mythical birds of the sky.

Discover the mighty Thunderbird of Native American lore, a powerful spirit said to control storms and hurl lightning from its wings. Encounter the gigantic Roc from Middle Eastern mythology, a bird so massive it could carry off elephants. And ascend even higher into legend with the rarely spoken of Ziz, a creature from Jewish mythology so vast its wingspan could block out the sun.

Join us as we delve into the origins, symbolism, and cultural impact of these sky-bound beasts. Are they ancient memories of real megafauna? Metaphors for divine power and nature’s fury? Or something even stranger?

Whether you're a mythology buff, a fantasy lover, or a curious seeker of the world's oldest stories, this episode will leave you looking up — and wondering what’s really out there, just beyond the clouds.