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Ziz (Jewish)
Ziz is the third primordial being from the Old Testament, representing the sky and the ruler of all birds. Ziz is a humongous bird with a wingspan so wide that it was believed to cover the sun and protect the earth from harsh weather. Because of this, Ziz is seen as a benevolent beast with the wellbeing of Earth’s creatures at the centre of all its actions.
In appearance, Ziz is often depicted as very similar to the griffin or the Anzu from Sumerian and Akkadian mythology. It has the back legs of a lion, and the head and wings of a bird. Ziz is a much larger beast, though, and its large stature size helps it cover the earth from harsh winds.