
Which Baltic deity is the thunder god, associated with oak trees, storms, and a hammer- or chariot-like weapon in Lithuanian and Latvian tradition?
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Options:
- Perkūnas
- Velnias
- Laima
- Dievas
Correct answer: Perkūnas
Explanation: Perkūnas is the Baltic thunder god tied to oaks, storms, and striking weapons; his cult and stories are preserved in Lithuanian and Latvian folklore and noted by 16th-century chroniclers.
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