{PDF} Lightning Elsom, Derek M

Weapon of the gods and goddesses — Fear of lightning: thunderbolts, witchcraft and protective charms — The science and nature of lightning — Lightning threats to people and activities — Lightning in literature, art and popular culture.;Explores the history of humanity’s relationship with this natural phenomena – from the myths and legends of the storm deities, to in-depth studies of its artistic representations, to state-of-the-art lightning protection systems on aircraft, ships and skyscrapers. Lightning explores the stories of those struck by lightning, and asks the vital question: ‘What can we do to lessen the risk of being struck?