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One famous myth centers on the famous explorer, Marco Polo. The mysterious and mythical Roc has been the subject of numerous stories of both Eastern and Western descent over the years. Other creatures similar to the Roc include birds such as the Simurgh, the Garuda, the Phoenix, and the Thunderbird. The Roc has often been compared to a bald eagle in terms of appearance and temperament, but is significantly larger with a much greater wingspan. It is said to have had very sharp and pointy teeth as well, spanning across the lining of its humongous beak. The Roc is usually described as having coloring similar to that of an eagle, primarily brown with hints of color, and a long, thin and forked tongue muck like that of a snake. The weight of the bird is unknown, but many historians believe it to have been significantly heavier than its prey (this included large land mammals, primarily elephants). The Roc is classified in the species, “Avian”, and has a shocking 48-foot wingspan. The Roc is described as being very similar to an eagle in overall appearance, except much larger and stronger. Historians believe its origin to be in this general area due to the discovery of ancient Indian Sanskrit epics that referenced what was said to be a giant bird, large enough to pick up elephants. The legend of the Roc (the name having derived from the Spanish words “rocho” and “ruc”) has been present in the mythology of a variety of different cultures, but has been rumored to have originated in Asia in around 39 AD, specifically in and around India. Although the Roc is well known for its tendency to cause terror, many believe that it acted as a protector to a vast secret valley filled with treasure. Legend has it that this monstrous creature would also pick up and feed on humans it would often rip its prey apart and take it back to its nest to feed its young. The Roc (also spelt “Rukh”, “Rokh”, or Ruc) is a huge, mythical bird best known for its ability to pick up and feed on baby elephants. Well, what if you learned that there once existed a bird so large and ominous that its mere presence would cast shade on the land below it, and its flapping wings could create gusts of wind comparable to a cyclone? To this day, the Roc is the largest bird ever to have existed, according to ancient mythology. When many people think of a “giant mythological bird”, the first thought that comes to mind is usually the highly colorful and powerful Phoenix, or its relative, the Thunderbird.