“With the rain of the northeast comes the ice fruit (hail).”
11. The Thunder.
“The distant thunder speaks of coming rain.”
With the first thunder the Beloved (gods of rain) open their portals.
It first thunders in the north: Aha! the bear has stretched his left leg in his winter bed.
It first thunders in the west: Aha! the bear has stretched his left arm in his winter bed.
It first thunders in the south: Aha! the bear has stretched his right leg in his winter bed.
It first thunders in the east: Aha! the bear has stretched his right arm, and comes forth, and then winter is over.
12. The Winds.
Wind from the north, cold and snow.