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  1. Thestral - Harry Potter Wiki

    The Thestral was a breed of winged horse with a skeletal body, a face with reptilian features, and wide, leathery wings that resembled a bat's. They were native to the British Isles and Ireland, …

  2. Thestral | Official Harry Potter Encyclopedia

    Fact FileA breed of winged horses, Thestrals were special creatures, as they were visible only to those who had witnessed death. Their incorporeal form reflected their connection to the …

  3. mythical creatures - What are the origins of thestrals?

    You could strip out references to Harry Potter and such and still have an answerable question here: "Is there a mythological creature called a thestral which resembles a skeletal/reptilian …

  4. Thestrals – Harry Potter Lexicon

    Jan 21, 2021 · In 1927 Auror Rudolph Spielman brought a Thestral-drawn black carriage resembling a hearse to MACUSA in New York City to transport prisoner Gellert Grindelwald …

  5. Thestrals: The Winged Creatures That Haunt Wizarding Hearts of …

    May 26, 2025 · Call to Action: Share Your Thestral Thoughts! Thestrals are more than magical creatures—they’re a haunting reminder of the beauty in loss, weaving threads of grief and …

  6. Thestral [Harry Potter Lexicon]

    A Thestral is a breed of winged horse with a skeletal body, a reptilian, dragon-like head, and wide, leathery, bat-like wings. Their black coats are smooth and glistening, clinging to their bony …

  7. Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Thestral - Wikibooks

    Mar 5, 2025 · The author has also stated that the magical core of the Elder Wand is a tail hair from a Thestral, "a powerful and tricky substance that can be mastered only by a witch or …

  8. Expedition Journal: The Veil of the Thestrals | Hogwarts Cafe

    Apr 6, 2025 · The Thestral nearest to me let out a quiet, rattling breath and stepped back into the misty darkness. Others followed, their unseen hooves making no sound against the soft earth.

  9. How Do Thestrals Work in Harry Potter? - CBR

    Sep 2, 2023 · One creature that initially eluded both fans and Harry himself was the thestral, a horse-like creature resembling a skeleton with large wings. This was because only certain …

  10. Thestral- Top Ten Things You Need To Know

    The Thestral was introduced by J.K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series, specifically in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Rowling’s creation of the Thestral blends elements of …