Thunder Boys

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The Thunder Boys are the two sons of the Great Thunder in Cherokee belief. They reside in the land of the west above the sky vault and are described as dressing in lightning and rainbows. As divine offspring, they share their father's association with storms and celestial power.

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thunder beings
child of
Great Thunder

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“The Cherokee believe that there is the Great Thunder and his sons, the two Thunder Boys, who live in the land of the west above the sky vault.”

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