Thunderbolts Collection

Hindu God Indra
Indra, King of the hindu gods in an early collection of hymns, the Rig Veda. He had authority over the sky; he could rend clouds apart with thunderbolts to make rain

1930s RAF biplane diving with the engine still running
Republic P-47D-25-RE Thunderbolts of the 82nd Squadron 78th Fighter Group, 66th Fighter Wing, escorting Boeing B-176-25-VE Fortress Bomber over the Continent in 1945. Date: 1945

Vajrasattva Seated on Lotus Flower with Hands Grasping a Thunderbolt (Vajra) and Bell (Ghanta) with Thunderbolt Handle, Tang dynasty (618-907), late 8th/early 9th century

Jove casts his Thunderbolts at the Rebellious Giants, 1690 / 95
Jove casts his Thunderbolts at the Rebellious Giants, 1690/95

The Battle between the Gods and the Giants, c. 1608. Creator: Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael
The Battle between the Gods and the Giants, c. 1608

French shako plate, Waterloo, 1815 (brass)
1268544 French shako plate, Waterloo, 1815 (brass) by French School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

German WW1 fundraising campaign for the 9th War Loan, 1914-18 (colour litho)
1630631 German WW1 fundraising campaign for the 9th War Loan, 1914-18 (colour litho) by Suchodolski, Siegmund von (1875-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldaten)

Jupiter dispatching Mercury on a mission, Elizabeth Saloon (fresco)
2560087 Jupiter dispatching Mercury on a mission, Elizabeth Saloon (fresco) by Wyatt, Matthew Cotes (1777-1862); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; British, out of copyright

Battle between the Ancient Greek Gods and the Titans (engraving)
3647008 Battle between the Ancient Greek Gods and the Titans (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle between the Ancient Greek Gods and the Titans)

Titans (chromolitho)
975907 Titans (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titans. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

ZEUS & THUNDERBOLTS ZEUS & THUNDERBOLTS
depicted as the hurler of thunderbolts at those he wishes to punish : his eagle waits at his side

Zeus on his eagle with thunderbolt in hand
Zeus/Jupiter riding on his eagle, holding a thunderbolt in his hand

According to Greek mythology Zeus defeated the giant Mimas by throwing blazing thunderbolts at him during the Gigantomachy

Lightning Over City At Night

Hindu God Indra / Elephant
Indra, King of the hindu gods in an early collection of hymns, the Rig Veda. He had authority over the sky; he could rend clouds apart with thunderbolts to make rain

Design Cartouche Frame Four Groups Military Ornament
Artokoloro

Battle of the gods and giants, Jacob Folkema, 1703 - 1767

Anabaptists Allegory
Allegorical depiction of the loathsome heresy of the anabaptists being assailed by divine thunderbolts. Date: published 1702

A Bolt from the Blue and Green
The sort of stymie that sometimes happens when thunderbolts are flying about. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Planets - Title Page
Title page of Planetarum effectus, showing Jove/Zeus with eagle and thunderbolts, ruling the heavens of which he has a cosmic blueprint with the zodiacal signs

Fire and Hail
Huge hailstones are accompanied by thunderbolts, ball lightning or some such phenomenon

TITANS
The Titans - a race of giants - seek to scale the heavens by piling mountains upon one another, but Zeus hurls his thunderbolts and they are thrown into the Underworld

Chinese Thunder Spirit
LEI-KONG the spirit of Thunder. He makes thunder with a hammer & drums, chases away evil spirits & punishes undetected criminals

Zeus / Jupiter, Seated
Zeus, seated on his throne, holds a clutch of thunderbolts in case he needs to punish someone. His faithful eagle perches beside him, ready to gouge an evil-doers eyes

Iliad / Nestor & Tydides
Nestor and Tydides with their chariot and horses and some thunderbolts

Zeus / Jupiter in Chariot
Zeus, carrying a handful of thunderbolts, in his golden chariot drawn by eagles

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"Unleashing the Power: Exploring the Mythical Thunderbolts through Time" From ancient Hindu scriptures to classical mythology, they have captivated human imagination for centuries. Often associated with power and divine intervention, these celestial weapons hold a significant place in various cultures and historical events. In Hindu mythology, the mighty God Indra wields his thunderbolt, known as Vajra, symbolizing strength and authority, and is said that this weapon could control weather patterns and strike fear into the hearts of his enemies. Transporting us to the 1930s RAF era, imagine a biplane diving fearlessly towards earth with its engine still roaring. The image perfectly captures the audacity of pilots who dared to challenge gravity while embodying their own version in action. Artistic depictions like "Jove casts his Thunderbolts at the Rebellious Giants" by an unknown artist from 1690/95 or Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael's "The Battle between Gods and Giants" from c. 1608 showcase how they were used as symbols of divine punishment against those who defied higher powers. Moving forward in time, we encounter artifacts such as a French shako plate from Waterloo in 1815 made of brass - a tangible representation of military might fused with lightning-like energy on battlefields. During World War I, German propaganda utilized thunderbolts to inspire patriotism and raise funds for war efforts through their fundraising campaign for the 9th War Loan. These vividly colored lithographs aimed to evoke emotions reminiscent of Zeus' wrathful strikes against rebellious forces. Even within artistic frescoes like Elizabeth Saloon's depiction of Jupiter dispatching Mercury on a mission or engravings portraying epic battles between Greek gods and Titans; it becomes evident that these mythical weapons continue to fascinate artists across generations due to their symbolic significance.