Deep in a cave below the water, Sint Holo dwelled. He brought on heavy rains and could make a noise like thunder but could not make thunder, like the Thunderer spirit, its enemy. Only to those who showed they were wiser than the others, would he show himself and offer his old wisdom.
The Catawba also had many "snake tales".
[note: Certain South Eastern tribes were collectively known as the "Civilized Tribes" and claim their lineage to perhaps Mayan and Aztec or Toltec origins, where the myths of the Great Eagle (Thunder Bird) and Great Snake have varied significance. Other various "origin tales" are disputed whether the Chickasaw or the Creek where the "source" tribe. This connection of the Great Eagle and Great Serpent is prevalent throughout all of Native America. See Thunder Bird.]