What did the ancient Yaquis believe about lightning?

The ancient Yaquis believed that lightning was a sign of spiritual power and was associated with the god of fire. They believed that lightning strikes were expressions of divine messages or warnings from the gods. Lightning was seen as a powerful force that connected the human world to the spirit realm, and the Yaquis believed that certain individuals had the ability to communicate with the gods through lightning. They also believed that lightning could bring good fortune and prosperity or could be a punishment for violating moral and spiritual laws.