The Thunderbolt’s Symbolism: From Divine Authority to Modern Myth
The thunderbolt stands as one of humanity’s most enduring symbols of sovereign power, rooted in ancient reverence and still shaping modern storytelling. Across civilizations, lightning’s dual force—destructive yet illuminating—has embodied the authority of gods and kings alike, bridging the mortal and the divine. With 94 ancient cultures linking the thunderbolt to deities and cosmic order, […]
