It's eyes were said to be made from the sun, and upon waking in the morning, the Thunderbird issued the dawning day. Other, more peace-keeping tribes viewed the Thunderbird as supreme Nature Spirit and a solar animal. The effects of the smoke would lift Native souls to the heavens where braves would encounter the Thunderbird in spirit-journeying further bolstering the warrior's heart and insuring triumph against foe. Tobacco (also sacred to the Thunderbird) would be smoked in intricate ceremonial order. War dances by the Iroquois and Shawnee must be performed to exact precision in order to appease the rousted Thunderbird and insure victory in battle. These huts were always made with the wood of the cedar tree, sacred to the Thunderbird. When the cry of the Thunderbird was heard (in the form of thunder in the skies) war huts were constructed to begin ceremonial processions. This was also a foretelling of victory for tribal wars fought on the ground - particularly when ritual ceremonies and dances were reverently adhered to. When quaking peals of thunder rattle the heavens, it's a sign the spirits are warring in the skies. Some tribes view the Thunderbird as an omen of war. There are several variations in Native traditions about the Thunderbird. The prime people of North America who held a vision of glory and power concerning this Spirit Bird.Īlmost universally, the Thunderbird as a Native American symbol conveys concepts such as:. The meaning of the Thunderbird as a Native American symbol varies according to the tribe (geographic location). This piece is inspired by the Thunderbird, hand stamped sun details really set the design off. I love the imagery of native American culture, especially animal symbolism. Solid sterling silver Navajo inspired Thunderbird handmade pendant.
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