Appearance heralds great change
A motif · Omens · Thompson D1812.5, Magic
5 figures carry it.
Nearby in Thompson's index
Motifs this bestiary also holds from D1812 and below. The codes are the index's; the names and counts are ours.
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D1812.5.1Portent of disaster 15 figures -
D1812.5.1.7Harbinger precedes disaster 21 figures
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Its rare appearances are believed to herald significant shifts in the natural order, prompting both excitement and trepidation among those who witness its flight.
The Thunderbird's arrival is often associated with significant events or impending change, as its presence can bring both destruction and renewal through storms that nourish the land.
In some traditions, the Phoenix is considered a guardian of sacred places or a harbinger of significant events, its rare appearances heralding times of great change or transformation.
Its appearances are rare and often associated with significant events or impending changes in the natural world.
Its appearance is said to herald great changes, both environmental and spiritual.