"Thunderbolt" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Thunderbolt
"Thunderbolt" Meaning
A sudden and powerful flash of lightning that strikes the ground or a body of water, typically accompanied by thunder.
"Thunderbolt" Examples
Usage Examples:
In Homer's Iliad, the Greek goddess Hera uses a thunderbolt to strike and kill Cicynna. A thunderbolt is a bolt of lightning that has fallen to the ground and can cause damage to anything it hits. In 18th century Latin American folklore, a thief is said to have been spared by the gods when a thunderbolt killed a man nearby. The person was frightened by deafening thunderbolt-like sounds and frightened pupils. Zeus in Greek mythology invoked a fierce thunderbolt upon those he considered disobedient.