Thunder God Archive

Ukko: Karelian-Finnish God Of Thunderstorms, Harvest, Patron Of Crops And Cattle

AncientPages.com | April 2, 2020

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Karelian-Finnish mythology, Ukko ('grandfather 'or 'old man') was responsible for weather, lightning, and thunderstorms. He controlled the clouds and the harvest of

African Mythology

Shango: Powerful Thunder God And Symbol Of Kingship Among Yoruba People Of West Africa

AncientPages.com | March 4, 2019

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Kingship and weather are strongly associated with Yoruba mythology. Myths and legends of Yoruba say that the greatest warrior-king, Shango, became the god

Thor: Brave And Mighty Thunder God In Norse Mythology

AncientPages.com | November 7, 2016

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Thor was a very popular deity, particularly in Iceland and the western part of Norway; several complex rituals related to him existed, and