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5. The Legend of the Blue Lightning Shaman
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An old myth from the far-off mountains of Tibet describes a magical shaman endowed with blue lightning calling ability. Local legends hold that this shaman, often referred to as the "Azure Storm Caller," could contact the spirit world, use the energy of celestial storms to heal the ill, and even send rain to parched areas. With bolts of azure lightning dancing around the practitioner in trance-like states, the myth tells of the shaman's rites as amazing displays of blue electrical energy. Although contemporary science cannot confirm the existence of such supernatural powers, anthropologists have observed that lightning symbolism is rather common in Tibetan shamanic customs. Some scientists hypothesise that observations of unusual meteorological events, such ball lightning or high-altitude electrical discharges, may have inspired these stories. Whatever its beginnings, the myth of the Blue Lightning Shaman never fails to enthral readers and provide an amazing illustration of how natural events could entwine with spiritual and cultural values.
