Topic Brainstorm: Research for Weather Gods

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(Weather Storm Cloud Thunderstorm Sky Rain from Max Pixel)



For this week, I was allowed to do research on my project topic that I have already chosen, which is weather gods from different pantheons. I'm going to try and illustrate the deeds and adventures of these gods in a tavern setting, with them sitting around a table and telling their tales to one another. The gods I've chosen are: 
  • Thor, the Norse storm god of thunder and lightning (as well as oak trees, protection of humanity, strength, hallowing, healing, and fertility.)
  • Zeus, the Greek storm and sky god, also king of his pantheon of gods.
  • Set, the Egyptian god of storms, and the desert (as well as foreigners and violence).
  • Indra, the Hindu god of storms and the sky, as well as war.


Research Links w/ Short summaries:

Thor: 

  • https://norse-mythology.org/gods-and-creatures/the-aesir-gods-and-goddesses/thor/ A general overview on who Thor is and his role in the Viking world. This piece goes into not only who Thor was as a storm god, but also his other domains, and how his existence influenced those in the viking world.

Zeus:

  • https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Zeus/zeus.html This piece provides information not only on who Zeus was, but the members of his family in the Greek pantheon and the relations. It also talks about Zeus's Roman counterpart, Jupiter. It speaks about the titanomachy and his many romantic endeavors as well.

Set:

  • https://www.ancientegyptonline.co.uk/set.html This article talks of how Set was not only god of storms, but also of scary happenings like earthquakes and eclipses. It gives details about Set's story, and talks of his job as the defender of Ra.

Indra:

  • https://www.ancient.eu/Indra/ This entry talks of Indra's mantle as the god of storms and thunder in the Hindu religion. It goes into Indra's exploits, as well as his representations in art and other religions.


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