Ziz

The Ziz is a giant griffin-like bird in Jewish mythology said to be large enough to be able to block out the sun with its wingspan. It is considered a giant animal/monster corresponding to archetypal creatures. Rabbis have said that the Ziz is comparable to the Persian Simurgh, while modern scholars compare the Ziz to the Sumerian Anzu and the Ancient Greek phoenix. The Behemoth, the Leviathan, and the Ziz were traditionally a favorite decoration motif for rabbis living in Germany.

The Ziz is said to protect the Earth against massive storms, and wings darken the Sun. Without the Ziz, the Earth couldn't resist strong winds.