Mythology and Folklore

(Lightning Strike from  DeviantArt ) At the counsel of our professor, I have decided to have my story take place at a party being thrown by Indra. I believe this ties in close enough with my original idea for the story, as well as giving it a different view. Initially I was going to have the four gods competing for best tale against one another, but this setting gives them adequate reason to simply share tales with one another and marvel at each other's power.  One source I have not accessed yet but hope to towards the goal of showing off these gods is one that was also recommended by our professor: Indra And Vritra: The Demon Who Terrorized the Gods. This book is said to, and I quote, " show Indra in full weather mode," so I hope to be able to use the story in it! The story I have chosen to use for Thor is that of his duel with the giant Hrungnir. This story will add a bit of comedic value to the party scene I have laid out, but will also do well to hi...

(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 goe...