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Impundulu: The Bird of Heaven
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Impundulu: The Bird of Heaven

### The Weaponized Storm In Xhosa, Zulu, and Pondo folklore, lightning is not merely an atmospheric phenomenon. It is biological. The **Impundulu** ...

2026-01-16
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Thunderbird: The Ruler of the Sky
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Thunderbird: The Ruler of the Sky

It is not just a bird. It is the storm itself. When it flaps its wings, thunder rolls. When it blinks, lightning strikes. It is the most powerful being in the sky.

2026-01-16
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2 min read
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