New Zealand
“Mother Earth has a child within her womb, the young god Ru. When he stretches and kicks as babies do, he causes earthquakes.”

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Several earthquake legends from different cultures listed here:

http://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/earthquake-legends

Mozambique
“The Earth is a living creature, and it has the same kinds of problems people have. Sometimes, it gets sick with fever and chills and we can feel its shaking.”

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http://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/earthquake-legends

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“In Greek Mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea, son of Kronos & Rhea. Poseidon was known to be a god with a bad temper. Stories were told that when he became angry, he would hit the ground with his trident which caused earthquakes. He was given the Earthshaker. Stories are told of Poseidon striking the ground with this trident, which triggered earthquakes

https://milford.lib.de.us/2020/07/25/fantastic-folklore-earthquake-myths/

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In Greek iconography, St Nicholas took over the role of Poseidon, and is therefore prayed to by sailors and when there’s an earthquake (the sea & earthquakes are under Poseidon’s control).

https://dowsingfordivinity.com/2019/11/24/the-yule-tree/

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Just checked the list of themes for Folklore Thursday and this week’s theme, if you use the themes as a prompt, is:

Volcanoes, snowstorms, and earth tremors: folklore of natural phenomena!

https://folklorethursday.com/hashtag-day-themes/

If you toot at @folklorethursday it will boost your toot

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