In the heart of Southern Africa, storms don’t just crackle—they take flight. Meet the Impundulu, the legendary lightning bird with feathers bright as rainbows and a hunger that blurs the line between wonder and terror. Is it a bringer of rain, a harbinger of chaos, or something far stranger? Follow the story of a fearless warrior’s battle atop a wind-lashed peak, where myth collides with reality and the power of belief shapes the skies. This is the tale of a creature that can summon storms, heal the sick, and change its very form—but always at a price. Unravel the mysteries behind the Impundulu and discover why, in the world of myth, even monsters are made of dreams.
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