What kind of bird is Bastion’s bird?

Bastion’s bird, Ganymede, is not a real species of bird, but its appearance is similar to that of a xanthochroic (yellow mutant) Northern cardinal, a bird native to North America, or a white-eyes bird, native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeastern Asia. The animation for Ganymede in Overwatch was modeled after Tikka, the pet parrot of Blizzard artist Kimberly LeCrone, and its species is depicted in a picture hanging in the hunting lodge in Eichenwalde.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the name of the bird in Bastion?

The bird in Bastion is called Ganymede, named after a figure from Greek mythology and the namesake of one of Jupiter’s moons.

2. Why is Bastion’s bird called Ganymede?

Ganymede is a figure from Greek mythology, and the namesake of one of Jupiter’s moons, which inspired the name for Bastion’s bird.

3. What type of bird is Ganymede?

Ganymede’s species is not exactly real, but it resembles a Northern Cardinal or a white-eyes bird.

4. What is the Greek monster bird?

The Stymphalian birds were a group of monstrous birds in Greek mythology, known for devouring humans and having sharp, metallic feathers.

5. Is Bastion a boy or a girl?

Bastion does not have any indication or trait that identifies it by any gender, making it non-binary.

6. Where was Bastion born?

Bastion was “born” when the giant robotic Sentinel Master Mold fought the X-Men and was forced through the Siege Perilous, a pan-dimensional portal.

7. What is the rarest Bastion?

The Brick Bastion skin, released in 2019 as part of an event, is the rarest Bastion skin and is unlikely to be released again.

8. Is Bastion a real name?

Bastion is a French surname, derived from the Old Italian verb bastire, meaning “to build”.

9. What does a crane bird look like?

Sandhill Cranes are large birds with a long neck, long legs, and broad wings, characterized by a bulky body and a small head.

10. Is Archer a bird?

Archer’s buzzard is a subspecies of bird, endemic to Somalia, named after the British explorer Sir Geoffrey Francis Archer.

11. Was Ganymede a girl?

In Greek mythology, Ganymede was a young man from Troy, abducted by Zeus to become his cupbearer and lover.

12. Is Ganymede a boy?

Ganymede was an exceedingly handsome aristocratic young Trojan, abducted by Zeus to become his cupbearer and lover.

13. What animal is Ganymede?

In Greek mythology, Ganymede was transformed into an eagle by Zeus and carried to Olympus to become a cupbearer to the Olympian gods.

14. Why does Bastion get hate?

Bastion is often hated by players who are unable to counter it effectively, particularly in low-rank games where teamwork is lacking.

15. What is the story of Bastion?

The game Bastion follows the Kid as he collects special shards of rock to power a structure, the Bastion, in the wake of an apocalyptic Calamity, and was built over the course of two years by a team of seven people.