Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Weather inquiry - Which fairy in the sky is responsible for the rain?

Which fairy in the sky is responsible for the rain?

In the legends and myths of China, it is generally believed that four immortals are related to rainfall, namely, Lei Gong, Dian Mu, Feng Po and Wang Long.

* Lei Gong and Dian Mu: Lei Gong is the thunder god, and Dian Mu is the god in charge of lightning. They are usually depicted as a couple or partner. Their offerings can be seen in some Taoist temples and temples. The image of Lei Gong is usually a muscular man with a monkey-like chest and abdomen, a hooked nose and a pointed chin. He has a wedge in his left hand and a hammer in his right. Dian Mu is portrayed as a beautiful and dignified woman, always holding a mirror in her hand.

Wind Maiden and Dragon King: Wind Maiden and Dragon King are also considered to be related to weather changes. The wind girl is the god in charge of the wind, and the dragon king is the king in charge of the aquarium. The dragon king said "sex and rain". In the ancient agricultural society of China, rain was closely related to harvest, so the Dragon King's water control became a common belief in China. The time of rain is usually considered a secret, but in legend, someone can calculate the time of rain.

However, these are legendary images and stories, which are not true. In reality, rainfall is determined by many factors, such as atmospheric circulation, geophysical characteristics and so on, which is beyond the control of any fairy or individual.