The term 1001 Nights Creature is a reference to the mythical creature known as the ROC, which appears in the famous collection of Middle Eastern folk tales known as One Thousand and One Nights. The ROC is a giant bird of prey that is said to be so powerful that it can carry off elephants in its talons. It is often depicted as having a white body and golden wings. In the stories, the ROC is usually seen as a benevolent creature that helps the heroes of the tales.