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Fireworks were invented and used in Thailand to
bring rain. The louder and bigger the fireworks
were, the more rain the gods were supposed to
send them.
Submitter comment:
This is still very much believed by the people
and still practiced.
Where learned: THAILAND
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Gods BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 00001960S