Rodan is a fictional giant monster, or kaiju, that first appeared in the 1956 film "Rodan." This creature is depicted as a massive pterosaur-like being, capable of flying at incredible speeds and creating destructive winds with its wings. Rodan is often portrayed as a protector of humanity, despite its fearsome appearance. In the Godzilla franchise, Rodan has appeared in various films, sometimes as an antagonist and other times as an ally to Godzilla. The character has become iconic in popular culture, representing the themes of nature's power and the consequences of human actions on the environment.