Oregon Thunder Egg

Digging through treasure troves at Richardson Rock Ranch, we plucked this Thunder from down under. According to legend, Thundereggs were so named by Native Americans of Central Oregon. The natives of this region are said to have believed these strange, agate-filled stones were missiles thrown by angry, fighting “Thunder Spirits” who dwelled on Mount Jefferson and Mount Hood. The Native Americans thought when thunderstorms occurred; these rival, jealous gods hurled large numbers of the round-shaped rocks at each other in furious anger. Thus, according to legend, Thundereggs were scattered over the high plateaus of Central Oregon.