![]() The element of air is most aligned with communication, travel, intelligence and freedom, all of which are associated with Slytherin House (even if most of the time they are only known for their ambition and cunning). While it has many different names in mythology, it is thought that its name originates from the beat of its wings causing thunder in the air. The Thunderbird appears in a lot of Native American mythology, as a large bird with supernatural abilities of power and strength. The presence of a bird is somewhat reminiscent of Ravenclaw's eagle, and the description of its attributes may at first glance seem in line with Gryffindor, but a closer examination more likely puts this into an alteration of Slytherin. In Rowling's interpretation, Thunderbirds are representative of the soul, and are creatures that "can create storms as they fly". In this sense, Rowling seems to have intended this to be a more passionate, blunt version of Hufflepuff, but certainly no less loyal than its predecessor. Seeing as fire is associated with passion, desire, energy, and protection, it seems fitting that, according to Rowling, this House attracts healers, and that she features an extremely loyal Pukwudgie character in her narrative - William, a seemingly reluctant friend of Isolt's who supposedly still remains at the school to this day looking after students and honoring her memory. Among its many powers is the ability to create fire at will. Pukwudgies originate from Wampanoag folklore, and are said to be two to three feet tall and have features that resemble humans, except larger and more exaggerated. Merely the use of the word "heart" conjures feelings of the most loyal and kind Hogwarts House, which is by far Slytherin other bits from mythology and Rowling's text seem to support this parallel. Pukwudgie Is HufflepuffĪccording to Rowling, Pukwudgie representative of the heart, and physically a "short, grey-faced, large-eared creature". Isolt often dreamed of being a Ravenclaw at Hogwarts, and Rowling notes that Horned Serpent attracts scholars, so this seems to be confirmation that it is the Ravenclaw house equivalent - albeit a little gentler than its counterpart. Within the Ilvermorny tale, the Horned Serpent serves as a guide to Isolt, helping her establish the first school by providing her cores for the first wands for teaching, providing the care and knowledge she needed to proceed. It is most closely aligned with the element of water, which is representative of compassion, love, healing, and psychism. In Native American mythology, the horned serpent is mystical figure often associated with rain, thunder and lightning, and water, and in some folklore their scales were used for divination and their horns for healing. This might initially conjure images of Slytherin, but when you consider the origins of the Horned Serpent in mythology and the way Rowling ultimately writes the icon into the narrative, it is actually very far from its fellow snake. Rowling describes the Horned Serpent as representative of the mind, and physically as a "great horned river serpent with a jewel set into its forehead". That being said, you don't have to squint very hard to find clear parallels between the Ilvermorny Houses and the Hogwarts Houses, even based on the very little information on Ilvermony Sorting that we have. Unlike the Hogwarts Houses, the Ilvermorny Houses do not have nearly as distinct divisions in terms of personality or skills in fact, many students in Ilvermorny are chosen for more than one House, and ultimately are tasked with making the decision themselves. It is through these adventures that Isolt forms the four Houses of Ilvermorny, which are each based off of an icon from Native American mythology. ![]() ![]() Throughout her journey she encounters many magical creatures, Muggles, and other witches and wizards, embarking on romance and adventure and fleeing the spite of her abusive, powerful aunt, a pureblood with elitist views. According to Rowling, Ilvermorny was established by Isolt Sayre, a young Irish girl and descendant of Slytherin who fled to America on the Mayflower. ![]() No doubt people are wondering as they take this quiz which Ilvermorny Houses match with Hogwarts Houses, but before we get into that, you should make sure you're up to speed with how Ilvermorny came to be in the first place. Rowling released all sorts of information on the North American Harry Potter-verse, including the story of the American Hogwarts, called Ilvermorny, and an Ilvermorny Sorting Quiz, which sorts people into brand new Houses.
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