The term 'BIRD (MYTH.)' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: ROC (3 letters) and PHOENIX (7 letters). The ROC is a mythical bird of enormous size and strength from Arabic and Persian mythology. It is said to be able to carry off an elephant or other large animal in its talons. The PHOENIX is a mythical bird from Greek and Egyptian mythology that is associated with the sun and is said to be reborn from its own ashes. Both the ROC and the PHOENIX are symbols of strength, power, and immortality.