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Mythological explanations for natural phenomena from "summary" of The Mythology Book by DK
Mythological explanations for natural phenomena have been an integral part of human culture for thousands of years. These explanations were created by ancient civilizations to make sense of the world around them and to explain natural events that they could not understand scientifically. In many mythologies, gods and goddesses were believed to control the forces of nature. For example, in Greek mythology, Zeus was the god of thunder and lightning, while Poseidon was the god of the sea. When a thunderstorm occurred or a tsunami hit, people believed that these gods were angry or upset. Other cultures, such as the Norse, believed that natural phenomena were the result of the actions of mythical beings. For example, the Vikings believed that earthquakes were caused by the gian...
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