Storm in Jewish Mythology

3 myths

Each story names the sources it was written from.

Myth 5 min

Ezekiel Watched Four Husks Ride the Storm

Sand filled Ezekiel's mouth by the river of exile. The north wind carried fire. His knees wanted the ground and would not have it.

EzekielMerkavahKlipotStormExileRamchalVisionNorth
Myth 5 min

The Boy Slept While the Idols Failed at Sea

Storms tore the deck while rich men shook wooden gods. A poor boy went below, slept, then woke and called on the God who needs no carving.

SeaIdolsStormFaithAkivaCharityShipwreck
Myth 5 min

Akiva Walked Ashore on a Plank From the Wreck

Gamliel mourned Akiva until the drowned man walked up the beach on one plank. A poor boy quieted another storm while merchants clutched idols that did nothing.

Rabbi AkivaSeaStormFaithIdolatry