The Divine Thunderbolt

The Divine Thunderbolt Is One Of The Most Ancient And Pervasive Religio-Folkloric Symbols Of The Human Race. The Divine Thunderbolta Sudden Never-Missing Missile Of Supernatural Firehas Been A Universal Worldwide Phenomenon Since Prehistoric Times. Some Thunderbolt Motifs Were Indigenous To A Given Locale; Others Can Be Traced To Far-Distant Lands. This Volume Will Examine The Development And Dispersion Of Symbols Folklore And Religious Aspects Of Such A Divinely Generated Thunderbolt Focusing On The Near East And Europe. Emphasis Will Be Placed On The Thunderbolt-Wielding Sky Gods Their Thunder Weapons And The Graphic Symbols For Them And The Role Of The Supernatural Thunderbolt In Magic Religion Myth Superstition And Folklore.