Ebook: Lightning

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?