LEI GONG
Chinese Thunder God
Also known as Lei-Kung
The Thunder God Dragon
One of the Long Wang.
He has blue-green skin, fangs, and rides in a chariot pulled by six boys. He’s also very noisy. But he doesn’t create thunder by roaring or growling. Not him. His ear-splitting bangs are made with a hammer and chisel. We hope that doesn’t spoil the magic for you.
His wife Tian Mu creates the lightning, and their son Leizhenzi was born after Lei Gong caused a thunderclap to crack open an egg. So be on your guard if you’re ever making omelets during a storm.
Lei Gong Facts and Figures
Name: Lei Gong
Pronunciation: Lay Gorng
Alternative names: Lei-Kung
Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Thunder
Area of expertise: Thunder
Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 6788
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Article last revised on April 21, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
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