Impundulu (or Izulu / inyoni / yezulu) is a mythological creature in the folklore of the tribes in southern Africa, including the Pondo tribe, Zulu and Xhosa. Impundulu ("thunder bird") form a colorful feathered bird the size of a human, and capable of creating fire, thunder and lightning with wings and claws. Mpundulu a vampire-like creature associated with witchcraft and is sometimes used by herbalists to attack others