The legends of the thunderbird have been told and passed down through songs and storytelling. Considered a supernatural bird of protection, power and strength, the thunderbird is one of the most powerful spirits in many native American cultures. The Thunderbird’s particular attributes and stories vary by tribe and even family line, but certain qualities transcend cultures. Its name is said to originate from the belief that the beating of its enormous wings causes booms of thunder and stirs the wind and in every story, it represents power, strength, nobility, leadership and victory. Wear these thunderbird feather earrings to remind yourself how much power you have inside you, open your wings and soar high.