God of rain

Rain for people at different times was of particular importance. He helped to grow food, collect water for drinking, etc. That's why the rain god was a significant figure in the life and culture of many nations, and each had his own deity. They were worshiped, put idols and erected temples.

God of the Maya rain

Chuck was originally a god of cleansing the forest and only after some time he became the patron of rain, thunder and lightning. The name in translation means "ax". Distinctive features - a long nose and snakes in the corners of the mouth. They depicted Chuck with blue skin. The main attributes are an ax, a torch or vessels with water. Maya tribes revered Chuck not only as one god, but also in four hypostases that are related to the parties of the world and differ in skin color: east - red, north - white, west - black and south - yellow. Until now, a special ceremony is held in Yucatan to cause rain, and it is called "chachak".

God of rain among the Slavs

Perun answered not only for the rain, but for thunder and lightning. Outwardly, he is an adult man with a strong physique. His hair is gray, and his mustache and beard are dark gold. Dressed in golden armor Perun. His weapon is a sword and an ax, but mostly he uses lightning. He moves on a fiery horse or chariot. The houses of Perun were set up on high ground, and the idols were made mainly of oak, as this tree is its symbol. Bulls brought him sacrifices.

The rain god of the Sumerians

Ishkur answers not only for the rain, but also for thunder, storms, and wind. Basically, this god is associated with negative features and often called him a "wild bull of rage." They call it Perun's analogue. They often portrayed him holding a hatchet and a bundle of cathodes. On his head were four horns. Ishkura was portrayed as standing on a military shield. In the iconography with this god, a bull was associated, personifying indomitable and fertile.