Three of Santa's reindeer, translated from German into English.
this was the previous answer. its something envolving greek gods and goddesses. SOMEONE HELP ME!
A thunder bolt is simply an incorrect name for a lightning bolt. And, since lightning carries much more energy than thunder, the "thunderbolt" is NOT weaker than thunder.
A lightening bolt?
In Greek mythology, Zeus makes thunder by wielding his weapon, the thunderbolt. He produces thunder by throwing the thunderbolt from his hand, which creates a loud booming sound. This is how Zeus is traditionally depicted as the god of thunder and lightning.
thunder and lightning
Zeus is typically depicted as carrying a thunderbolt, which is his symbolic weapon associated with his role as the god of thunder and lightning in Greek mythology.
the translation for lightning in French is "éclair" (masc.) when relating to the bright light. The electrical discharge (lightning or thunderbolt) is called "foudre" (fem.) - the thunder is called "tonnerre".
Zues was a god. He held lightning bolts in his hands. Look it up on Google images. He is the god of thunder i think so lighting goes with thunder.
In Norse mythology, Thor does not have a thunderbolt for a weapon nor named.
The thunderbolt is associated with Zeus because in Greek mythology he is the god of the sky and thunder. The image of the thunderbolt symbolizes his power and ability to wield lightning as a weapon. It is often depicted as his primary weapon to assert his authority and demonstrate his supremacy over the other gods.
firebolt, fulmination
The symbol most commonly associated with Zeus is the thunderbolt, which he wielded as a weapon to control lightning and thunder. It is a powerful and iconic symbol of his authority and power as the king of the gods in Greek mythology.
His symbols were the lightning and the eagle (and oak tree). He is usually depicted with a lightning in his hand.