In this chapter, we explore the legend of the 'Impundulu', Southern Africa’s lightning bird. A shapeshifting blood-drinker entity that is both feared and revered across generations.
We’ll trace the story through Zulu, Xhosa, and Pondo traditions, uncovering its many forms and meanings. From deadly thunder to fairy rings and vampiric hunger, the Impundulu is as mysterious as it is terrifying.
We’ll also take a step back, looking at how electric birds like this one appear across global mythologies, and how stories like this reflect something deeper about nature.
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