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Act of attempting to artificially induce or increase precipitation
Rainmaking, also known as artificial precipitation, artificial rainfall and pluviculture, is the act of attempting to artificially induce or increase precipitation
Rainmaking
Thai artificial rainmaking project
the dearth of rain: artificial rainmaking, or cloud seeding. The program is run by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation. There
Royal_Rainmaking_Project
Weather modification ritual
Rainmaking is a weather modification ritual that attempts to invoke rain. It is based on the belief that humans can influence nature, spirits, or their
Rainmaking_(ritual)
U.S. military cloud-seeding project in Vietnam (1967–1972)
the weather for use as a tactical weapon even existed. A report titled Rainmaking in SEASIA outlines use of lead iodide and silver iodide deployed by aircraft
Operation_Popeye
Weather modification that condenses clouds to cause rainfall
departments were sent to Thailand to study rainmaking projects carried out by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation. On 22 March a
Cloud_seeding
Person who brings in new business
existing customers and donors, and rain is a metaphor for money. The term rainmaking is also applied to political fund-raising. Shana Lynch (March 1, 2011)
Rainmaker_(business)
Chinese water and weather deity
People offer prayers and other offerings for rainmaking rituals and agriculture. In Japan, rainmaking rituals, one of these is known as "amagoi" (雨乞い)
Dragon_King
Country in Southern Africa
with the population settling below. Rainmaking was crucial to the development of sacral kingship, and several rainmaking sites have been found nearby including
South_Africa
Legendary khan (king) in Turkic mythology
Turkic myths, he lives in Altingöl (Golden Lake) and has the power of rainmaking. The warrior Aba Khan ("The Bear King"), lived in ancient times on the
Abakhan
Topics referred to by the same term
Rainmaker or The Rainmaker may refer to: A practitioner of rainmaking A practitioner of rainmaking (ritual) The Rainmaker, a mysterious character in the film
Rainmaker
Basotho prophet (1793–1908)
'Mantsopa Anna Makhetha (1793–1908), often referred to as 'Mantsopa, was a Basotho prophetess, rainmaker, and storyteller. She advised King Moshoeshoe
'Mantsopa
Archaeological site in Zimbabwe
cowpeas. The population expanded, and K2 had a population of 1500 by 1200. Rainmaking was widespread, and the chief sometimes hired strangers, such as the San
Bambandyanalo
Ancient kingdom in the Limpopo-Shashe Basin, northern South Africa
Mapungubwe Hill became the sole rainmaking hill, and its habitation by the leader emphasised a link between himself and rainmaking, which was substantial in
Kingdom_of_Mapungubwe
Rainmaking rituals in Southeast Europe
formulas, set phrases and patterns of imagery in rainmaking songs from all the Balkan languages". The rainmaking practice is a shared tradition among Balkan
Dodola_and_Perperuna
Ethnic group from Mbeya Region of Tanzania and Northern Region of Malawi
The Nyakyusa (also called the Sokile) are a Bantu ethnolinguistic group who live in the mountains of southern Mbeya Region of Tanzania and the Northern
Nyakyusa_people
Country in North Africa
a possible deformation of Oceanus. Omek Tannou is an ancient Tunisian rainmaking festival which was inherited from Punic and Berber traditions involving
Tunisia
1950s UK government initiative and the subject of conspiracy theories
flooded rivers, and clearing fog from airfields. Another reason was that rainmaking might have the potential "to explode an atomic weapon in a seeded storm
Project_Cumulus
Ethnic religion of the Circassian people
lightning-struck trees. These remnants were traditionally utilized in rainmaking rituals during severe droughts and for medicinal purposes. Patients wore
Circassian_paganism
King of Thailand from 1946 to 2016
boosted. 'Sandwich' and 'Supersandwich' artificial rainmaking project under the Thailand Royal Rainmaking Project Chai Pattana Waste Water Aerator, awarded
Bhumibol_Adulyadej
18th century king of AmaHlubi
Bhungane II was perceived as to be a gifted medicine-man (herbalist) and a rainmaking which is believed to be passed on from father to son in the Hlubi kingship
Bhungane_II
The Sun in Albanian paganism
clears it up. Albanians used to invoke the Sun with rainmaking and soil fertility rituals. In rainmaking rituals from the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast, Albanians
Dielli_(Albanian_paganism)
Act of intentionally altering or manipulating the weather
crops for lack of water. The royal rainmaking project debuted on 20 July 1969 at his behest, when the first rainmaking attempt was made at Khao Yai National
Weather_modification
Pseudoscientific rain maker
clouds to affect precipitation patterns Negative air ionization therapy Rainmaking Sharaf, Myron (1994). Fury on Earth: A Biography of Wilhelm Reich. Da
Cloudbuster
Folk ritual in Cambodia and Thailand
Khmer: ពិធីហែនាងម៉ែវ; 'Procession of Lady Cat') is a traditional folklore rainmaking ritual cat procession which can be seen in Cambodia as well as Central
Hae_Nang_Maew
African ethnic group in Nigeria
the most powerful to ensuring the community thrives. Mumuye people use rainmaking rods. These are much like lightning rods that protect homes against being
Mumuye_people
Notional club occupied by those who died at age 27
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27_Club
Airport in northern Thailand
In 2020, the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation has established the Northern Royal Rainmaking Operations Center in Tak Province
Tak_Airport
West African voodoo talisman
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Gris-gris_(talisman)
British scientist and inventor (1821–1900)
scientific solution to the problem might be possible and decided to attempt a rainmaking experiment. He took out a front page advertisement in the 30 January 1882
John_Henry_Pepper
Matriarchal state in South Africa
rivers. The state was headed by the Rain Queen, who was renowned for her rainmaking powers; in the present day the position constitutes a non-sovereign monarchy
Lobedu_queendom
Shona royal spirits
misbehaved. The Zezuru hold the Rukoto Ceremony annually to thank mhondoro for rainmaking. It is held at important mhondoro shrines, and sweet beer is offered to
Mhondoro
Chinese shaman and astronomer
巫咸) was a Chinese shaman who practiced divination, prayer, sacrifice, rainmaking, and healing during the Shang dynasty (c. 1250, Anyang period), serving
Wu_Xian_(Shang_dynasty)
Kingdom in southern Africa
sacred landscapes Sacred hills of the Tumbuka Sacred rivers of the Tumbuka Rainmaking traditions Environmental beliefs of the Tumbuka Historical interactions
Nkhamanga_Kingdom
from research conducted on Okinawa and other locations. A report titled Rainmaking in SEASIA outlines use of lead iodide and silver iodide deployed by aircraft
United States herbicidal warfare research
United_States_herbicidal_warfare_research
Religious beliefs in Circassia
lightning-struck trees. These remnants were traditionally utilized in rainmaking rituals during severe droughts and for medicinal purposes. Patients wore
Religion_in_Circassia
Supernatural hindrance, or incantation intended to bestow such a hindrance
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Curse
Rain-god dragon in Japanese mythology
tradition, the priest Kūkai made Zennyo Ryūō appear in 824 AD during a famous rainmaking contest at the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The dragon name Zennyo Ryūō is written
Zennyo_Ryūō
Series of devastating floods
afterwards, as many locals linked the disaster to the anger of Dragon King, a rainmaking deity. As a response, prominent officials, including He Baohua, mayor
1931_China_floods
Roman sacred stones
distinct stones: one the cover to the gate of the underworld and the other a rainmaking stone. One lapis manalis covered the mundus Cereris, a pit thought to
Lapis_manalis
providing silkworm eggs and know-how to Thai farmers. The Thai Royal Rainmaking Project was initiated in 1995 by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. As Thai farmers
Agriculture_in_Thailand
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List_of_bad_luck_signs
List of floods in mythology
mobility should migrate to a new country. The lizards, who knew about rainmaking, decided to rid the world of the platypuses, whereby instructing all of
List_of_flood_myths
Future-predicting phenomenon
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Omen
Domestic cat with black fur
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Black_cat
Religious and philosophical tradition
of by specialists who know the right methods. Their magic can include rainmaking, protection, exorcism, healing, traveling to the underworld to help the
Taoism
Korean deity
Chilseongsin. In Goryeo and Joseon, Chilseongsin was worshipped during rainmaking. Faith in Chilseong spread during mid-Joseon when the lives of commoners
Chilseongsin
Symbols believed to possess magical properties
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Icelandic_magical_staves
Shinto god
character as being that of a rain god – more precisely, a god associated with rainmaking – with his association with the harvest and a number of other elements
Susanoo-no-Mikoto
Hereditary queen of Balobedu
male or female councillors. Every November she presides over the annual rainmaking ceremony at her royal compound in Khetlhakone Village. She is not supposed
Rain_Queen
Legendary creature
the dragon of the pool will cause heavy rain to drive the object out. Rainmaking rituals invoking dragons are still very common in many Chinese villages
Dragon
Thai Baht Banknote (Currency)
Chiang Mai province, riding on horse back. Two aeroplanes operating Royal Rainmaking Project. The king discussing with a local, sitting by the car. The king's
One-hundred-baht_banknote
Wirnpa is a rainmaking snake who according to Western Desert Australian Aboriginal legend created the land around the Percival Lakes in Wirnpa country
Wirnpa
Ritualistic killing, usually as an offering
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Human_sacrifice
Phasmophobia
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Fear_of_ghosts
American cloud seeder (1875–1958)
his fee. Hatfield's fame only grew and he received more contracts for rainmaking. Among other things, in 1929 he was hired by the Standard Steamship and
Charles_Hatfield
Period with less precipitation than normal
Historically, rituals have been used in an attempt to prevent or avert drought. Rainmaking rituals have ranged from dances to scapegoating to human sacrifices. Many
Drought
Witch doll
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Kitchen_witch
Fear of the number 13
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Triskaidekaphobia
Ethnic group from Dodoma Region, Tanzania
'pacified', and 22 headmen were appointed chiefs, mainly from the traditional rainmaking clans. One of the headmen said, "If any one defies my order, I will appeal
Sandawe_people
Cave in Zimbabwe
"Understanding the Traditional and Contemporary Purpose of the Njelele Rainmaking Shrine through the Oral Testimonies of Local People in Matobo". Oral History
Njelele_Shrine
Italian amulet or talisman worn to protect against the evil eye
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Cornicello
Obsolete medical theory about the transmission of disease through bad air
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Miasma_theory
Empire (c. 1683–1866) in present-day Zimbabwe
viewed itself as children of Mwari (vana vamwari), the Shona high god. Rainmaking ceremonies were likely initially held at Khami because the Rozvi, as newcomers
Rozvi_Empire
Hlubi prince
most Hlubi Kings and chiefs, he was also known to being an expect in rainmaking medicine. He primarily was opposed to King Matiwane of the AmaNgwane Clan
Mpangazitha_(Pakalita)
Concept that defines the experience of notably positive, negative, or improbable events
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Luck
Monarch with a religious significance
worldwide, on Java as in sub-Saharan Africa, with shaman-kings credited with rainmaking and assuring fertility and good fortune. The king might also be designated
Sacred_king
English post-punk band
band Divorce. Snake Sideways (2023) Celestial (2013) (As Field Studies) Rainmaking (2016) (As Field Studies) Zero Dollar Bill (2020) Glueland EP (2021) "Summer
Do_Nothing_(band)
Recurring phrase in popular music
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Four_eleven_forty-four
American writer
New Business And Expand Existing Business: The Practitioner's Guide to Rainmaking for Professional Service Firms. Kennedy Information. ISBN 1-88592-288-4
Alan_Weiss_(entrepreneur)
Legendary ghost ship
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Flying_Dutchman
Native Americans/First Nations peoples of the Great Plains of North America
Rainmaking among the Mandan, by George Catlin, 1830s
Plains_Indians
King of Joseon from 1776 to 1800
During the drought, Jeongjo was nervous just like the people and did a rainmaking ritual for his people. He also was deeply concerned about the continuing
Jeongjo_of_Joseon
Unit of currency in various countries
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Penny
Albanian sky and lightning god
perendi, alternatively meaning "deity" or "sky") with rainmaking and soil fertility rituals. In rainmaking rituals from the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast, Albanians
Zojz_(deity)
completion, his inventive thoughts turned towards rainmaking and in late 1913 he commenced rainmaking experiments outside Melbourne as a private venture
John_Graeme_Balsillie
American online legal services company
Your Firm on the Web, 93 Ill. B.J. 572 (2005) Steve Seidenberg, Arranged Rainmaking Web-Based Firm Offers an Easy but Pricey Way for Lawyers to Hook Up with
LegalMatch
Cookie with printed paper fortune inside
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Fortune_cookie
Real-world (non-visual) special effect for cinema
A location shot for The Black Dahlia with a rainmaking rig, a sprinkler system used to create the appearance of rain—a common practical effect
Practical_effect
Italian expression of encouragement used in the performing arts
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In_bocca_al_lupo
American publisher, teacher, counselor and author (1947-2015)
Title Year Role Oprah Winfrey Show Herself CBS Sunday Morning Herself CNN Herself The Learning Channel Herself It's Rainmaking Time! 2010 Herself
Angi_Ma_Wong
Protective object
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Talisman
Bilateral relations
border. In 2016, Thailand transferred Royal Rainmaking technology to Jordan. The Thai Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation organized three
Jordan–Thailand_relations
Mythical Chinese sovereign
shaman" in Shang rainmaking rituals), Lewis suggests that "huáng" in "Huangdi" might originally have meant "rainmaking shaman" or "rainmaking ritual." Citing
Yellow_Emperor
Six birds in the historic castle
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Ravens_of_the_Tower_of_London
South African drama television series
2024, that brings to life the untold story of the legendary Balobedu rainmaking queen and her enduring legacy in Limpopo. Inspired by the first Rain Queen
Queen_Modjadji
Annual unity ceremony of Tumbuka people and Tumbuka-speaking Ngoni people of Zambia
sacred landscapes Sacred hills of the Tumbuka Sacred rivers of the Tumbuka Rainmaking traditions Environmental beliefs of the Tumbuka Historical interactions
Zengani
Mountain in Israel
holy man living on Givat HaMoreh who could bring about rain, or of a rainmaking cult once practiced at the site. In the 3rd century BCE, the name was
Givat_HaMoreh
Thai aerial display team
display team of the Bureau of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation (KASET) of Thailand formed from rainmaking aircraft and crews. Tangoavia.org Archived
Kaset_Green_Hawk
Filipino term for a witch doctor
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Albularyo
Indian architecture and design-related texts
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Vastu_shastra
Person who performs financial analysis
in the line-by-line detail per se. Directors will be responsible for "rainmaking" and maintaining existing client relationships. The latter role incorporates
Financial_analyst
Pennsylvania Dutch folk art symbol
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Hex_sign
Sailor legend
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Davy_Jones's_locker
Former empire which straddled the current borders of Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia
Pre-Maravi, held ritual authority. The Makewana was in charge of the rainmaking shrine at Kaphirintiwa Hill. The economy consisted of both arable and
Maravi
System of belief in lucky and unlucky numbers
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Chinese_numerology
Time of night associated with supernatural events
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Witching_hour
Prime Minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018
7 December 2007. Retrieved 28 August 2007. "Turnbull pumps $10m into rainmaking gamble". ABC News. Australia. 20 November 2007. Archived from the original
Malcolm_Turnbull
City in Zimbabwe
African traditional religion, with the caves themselves as a site for rainmaking, surrounded by a sacred forest, whose trees could not be felled. Railway
Chinhoyi
South African Archeological site
Ratho Kroonkop is an archaeological site located in South Africa, near the Botswana border. It is part of a wider range of sites that comprise the Shashe-Limpopo
Ratho_Kroonkop
American engineer and inventor (1843–1917)
Electric. After World War II, when General Electric was experimenting with Rainmaking (now called Weather modification) Stanford Law Review stated: "In fact
Louis_Gathmann
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Determined
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Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
A high standard
Boy/Male
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Lord Vishnu
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Ray; Hope; Peaceful
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Muslim
Brave warrior
Biblical
the light or vision of God
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Arabic
Big
Biblical
armed; set free
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Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Phase; Time of Day
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