Feirce mythilogical bird?

Question

Feirce mythilogical bird?

Answer 1

Perhaps a Roc? Giant bird known to haul away elephants and the like. Not sure where the myth originated, possibly Greece or Rome.

Answer 2

are you looking for Phoenix?

it is a magical bird that rises from its own ashes upon death, there can only be one in the world at a time- its tears heal

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Answer 3

A Griffin? Their head is an eagle and they have the body of a lion they can fly have large sharp claws. They're VERY fierce according to myths and legends!!