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- A weather god or goddess, also frequently known as a storm god or goddess, is a deity in mythology associated with weather phenomena such as thunder, snow, lightning, rain, wind, storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
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A weather god or goddess, also frequently known as a storm god or goddess, is a deity in mythology associated with weather phenomena such as thunder, snow, lightning, rain, wind, storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
Thunderstorms are commonly depicted as the rage of the deity which is associated with it. Polytheistic peoples from many cultures have postulated a thunder god, the personification or source of the forces of thunder and lightning; a lightning god does not have a typical depiction, and will vary based on the culture.
- Chaac/Tlaloc: The Mesoamerican Storm God of Many Names. Pre-modern Mesoamerica featured a multitude of cultures and societies, all of which had their own deities.
- Zeus/Jupiter: King of the Greco-Roman Pantheon. Whether it’s through the Percy Jackson book series or the actual Greek myths themselves, Zeus has garnered more modern attention than any other storm god.
- Indra: The Bringer of Storms on a White Elephant. Indra, the storm god of ancient Hinduism, is a fascinating figure. He is one of India’s oldest continually worshipped gods and figures prominently in many important religious texts, such as the Rigveda.
- Raijin: The Drum-Beating Kami of Thunder. Not many people outside of Japan have heard of the kami of the Shinto religion. While it is difficult to define kami in any single word in English, at their core they are divine spirits linked to natural phenomena.
In Norse mythology, the God of Storms is a mighty deity who holds immense power over the weather. This figure is the subject of numerous tales and legends in Norse culture, reflecting their significance and impact on the ancient Norse worldview.
- Zeus
- Jupiter
- Pērkons
- Taranis
- Thor
- Tarḫun
- Hadad
- Marduk
- Leigong
- Raijin
The supreme deity in Greek religion, Zeus was the god of thunder and lightning. He’s commonly represented as a bearded man holding a thunderbolt. When he doesn’t have a weapon in hand, he tends to have an eagle with him. Zeus would give signs to mortals through thunder and lightning. He would also punish evildoers and control the weather. In 776 BC...
Zeus’ Roman counterpart, Jupiter was the chief god associated with thunder, lightning and storms. His Latin name luppiter is derived from Dyeu-pater that translates as Day-Father. The term Dyeu is etymologically identical with Zeus, whose name is derived from the Latin word for god – deus. Like the Greek god, he was also associated with the natural...
The thunder god of Baltic religion, Pērkons is also associated with the Slavic Perun, Germanic Thor, and Greek Zeus. In Baltic languages, his name means thunderer and thunder god. He’s a bearded man holding an ax and directs his thunderbolts to discipline other gods, evil spirits, and men. The oak was sacredto him, as it’s a tree that’s typically s...
The Celtic god of thunder, Taranis was represented by the lightning flash and the wheel. In votive inscriptions, his name is also spelled Taranucnus or Taranucus. He’s part of a sacred triad mentioned by Roman poet Lucan in his poem Pharsalia. He was worshipped primarily in Gaul, Ireland and Britain. According to historians, his worship included sa...
The most popular deity of the Norse pantheon, Thor was the god of thunder and the sky, and developed from the earlier Germanic god Donar. His name comes from the Germanic word for thunder. He’s commonly depicted with his hammer Mjolnir and was invoked for victory in the battle and for protection during voyages. In England and Scandinavia, peasants ...
Also spelled Tarhunna, Tarhun was the god of storms and the king of Hittite gods. He was known to the Hurrian people as Teshub, while the Hattians called him Taru. His symbol was a three-pronged thunderbolt, which he would carry in one hand. In the other hand, he holds another weapon. He’s mentioned in Hittite and Assyrian records, and played a hug...
An early Semitic god of thunder and storms, Hadad was the chief god of the Amorites, and later the Canaanites and Aramaeans. A bearded deity with a horned headdress, Hadad held a thunderbolt and a club. Also spelled Haddu or Hadda, his name probably means thunderer. He was worshipped in North Syria, along the Euphrates River and Phoenician coast.
In Mesopotamian religion, Marduk was the god of thunderstorms, and the chief god of Babylon. He’s commonly represented as a human in royal robes, holding a thunderbolt, a bow, or a triangular spade. The poem Enuma Elish, dating from the reign of Nebuchadrezzar I, says that he was a god of 50 names. He was later known as Bel, which comes from the Se...
Also known as Lei Shen, Lei Gong is the Chinese godof thunder. He carries a mallet and a drum, which produce thunder, as well as a chisel to punish evildoers. He’s believed to hurl thunderbolts at anyone who wasted food. The thunder god is usually depicted as a fearsome creature with a blue body, bat wings, and claws. While sanctuaries built for hi...
Raijin is the Japanese godassociated with thunderstorms, and is worshipped in Daoism, Shintoism, and Buddhism. He’s often portrayed with a monstrous appearance, and referred to as an oni, a Japanese demon, due to his mischievous nature. In painting and sculpture, he’s depicted holding a hammer and surrounded by drums, which produce thunder and ligh...
The gods of sky and weather were named "Theoi Ouranioi" or "Theoi Meteoroi" by the Greeks. They were under the command of Zeus and Hera, the king and queen of heaven.
Hadad, also known as Adad, is a key figure in Akkadian mythology, revered as the god of storms, rain, and fertility. His influence was widespread across ancient Mesopotamia, particularly in regions like Babylon and Assyria, where agricultural success depended on seasonal rains.
