🧬 Multi-winged, radiant, colossal, feathered, sky-dwelling

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Achiyalabopa is a divine bird from Pueblo mythology, particularly of the Zuni tribe. It is described as a massive, rainbow-colored avian with metallic feathers that can shoot lightning. Said to be a celestial being or storm spirit, Achiyalabopa serves as both a protector and destroyer, representing nature’s power and unpredictability. Though not a “cryptid” in the modern sense, it features heavily in sacred stories and continues to inspire artwork and storytelling within Indigenous communities.