Lightning in mythology
Hold your hammer because we have some cool stories for you!
Did you know that one of our favourite blue-eyed Avenger, Thor based on the Norse god of thunder and lightning? Since early Norse mythology documentation dates back to the 13th century (that’s the years between 1200 – 1299), one can call Thor history’s first superhero. How cool is that?
There are more references to lightning in mythology
In Greek mythology, Zeus was the god of lightning, thunder and the sky. He was also considered the king of the gods. Some people believe that Zeus often visits our very own City of Gold.
If you live in Johannesburg, you’ll know how crazy the thunderstorms can be! Johannesburg has quite the reputation for being a lightning hotspot where photographers flock to.
This is because of the Johannesburg climate. Jo’burgers get treated with loads of rain showers during the summer that, combined with its high elevation, makes the city an electrical wonderland.
In KwaZulu-Natal, legend has it that a mythical snake called inkanyamba travels through the sky searching for a mate. He travels in style: always in a fancy storm could with lightning dancing around him.
Inkanyamba travels through the sky because his mate lives in the water. When he sees a pretty glinting pool, he dives down. But, from such a height, he could easily mistake a shiny corrugated tin roof for a pool, so he dives down and BAM! A roof. Poor disappointed inkantamba. Locals believe that they should help a guy out by painting their roofs.
There are loads of stories about lighting. Some cultures believe you should cover your mirrors during a storm because the reflection of the lightning could be deadly – kind of like Hermione in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Let’s travel to the other side of the world. Maori mythology tells us about Whaitiri and Tawhirimatea. Whaitiri is known as the personification of thunder. She was the granddaughter of Te Kanapu, who was known as the personification of lightning. Tawhirimatea is a fierce god and is responsible for the weather! What a big job!
These beliefs come from worldwide, from Europe to New Zealand and have been around for centuries. Lightning is very dangerous and must be respected.
Very important tip:
There is a 30 / 30 rule. After you see lightning, start counting to 30. If the thunder reaches you before you get to 30, go inside immediately. You shouldn’t go back outside for 30 minutes after you hear the last bang of thunder.
https://www.iol.co.za/news/how-to-protect-yourself-from-lightning-1483627
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Norse_religion
Lightning in Mythology
Luminous Lightning
Hold your hammer because we have some cool stories for you!
Did you know that one of our favourite blue-eyed Avengers, Thor based on the Norse god of thunder and lightning?
Since early Norse mythology documentation dates back to the 13th century (that’s the years between 1200 – 1299), one can call Thor history’s first superhero.
How cool is that?
In Greek mythology, Zeus was the god of lightning, thunder and the sky. He was also considered the king of the gods. Some people believe that Zeus often visits our very own City of Gold.
If you live in Johannesburg, you’ll know how crazy the thunderstorms can be!
Johannesburg has quite the reputation for being a lightning hotspot where photographers flock to.
This is because of the Johannesburg climate.
Jo’burgers get treated with loads of rain showers during the summer that, combined with its high elevation, makes the city an electrical wonderland.
In KwaZulu-Natal, legend has it that a mythical snake called Inkanyamba travels through the sky searching for a mate.
He travels in style: always in a fancy storm could with lightning dancing around him.
Inkanyamba travels through the sky because his mate lives in the water.
When he sees a pretty glinting pool, he dives down.
But, from such a height, he could easily mistake a shiny corrugated tin roof for a pool, so he dives down and BAM!
A roof.
Poor disappointed Inkantamba.
Locals believe that they should help a guy out by painting their roofs.
There are loads of stories about lighting.
Some cultures believe you should cover your mirrors during a storm because the reflection of the lightning could be deadly – kind of like Hermione in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Let’s travel to the other side of the world.
Maori mythology tells us about Whaitiri and Tawhirimatea.
Whaitiri is known as the personification of thunder.
She was the granddaughter of Te Kanapu, who was known as the personification of lightning.
Tawhirimatea is a fierce god and is responsible for the weather!
What a big job!
These beliefs come from all over the world, from Europe to New Zealand, and have been around for centuries.
We all know that lightning is very dangerous and must be respected.
Luminous Lightning
Hold your hammer because we have some cool stories for you!
Did you know that one of our favourite blue-eyed Avengers, Thor based on the Norse god of thunder and lightning?
Since early Norse mythology documentation dates back to the 13th century (that’s the years between 1200 – 1299), one can call Thor history’s first superhero.
How cool is that?
In Greek mythology, Zeus was the god of lightning, thunder and the sky. He was also considered the king of the gods. Some people believe that Zeus often visits our very own City of Gold.
If you live in Johannesburg, you’ll know how crazy the thunderstorms can be!
Johannesburg has quite the reputation for being a lightning hotspot where photographers flock to.
This is because of the Johannesburg climate.
Jo’burgers get treated with loads of rain showers during the summer that, combined with its high elevation, makes the city an electrical wonderland.
In KwaZulu-Natal, legend has it that a mythical snake called Inkanyamba travels through the sky searching for a mate.
He travels in style: always in a fancy storm could with lightning dancing around him.
Inkanyamba travels through the sky because his mate lives in the water.
When he sees a pretty glinting pool, he dives down.
But, from such a height, he could easily mistake a shiny corrugated tin roof for a pool, so he dives down and BAM!
A roof.
Poor disappointed Inkantamba.
Locals believe that they should help a guy out by painting their roofs.
There are loads of stories about lighting.
Some cultures believe you should cover your mirrors during a storm because the reflection of the lightning could be deadly – kind of like Hermione in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Let’s travel to the other side of the world.
Maori mythology tells us about Whaitiri and Tawhirimatea.
Whaitiri is known as the personification of thunder.
She was the granddaughter of Te Kanapu, who was known as the personification of lightning.
Tawhirimatea is a fierce god and is responsible for the weather!
What a big job!
These beliefs come from all over the world, from Europe to New Zealand, and have been around for centuries.
We all know that lightning is very dangerous and must be respected.
