In many Slavic countries Elijah is known as Elijah the Thunderer, who drives the heavens in chariot and administers rain and snow, thus actually taking the place of Perun in popular beliefs.

在很多斯拉夫国家里面，以利亚被认为是怒喝的人，骑着天上的战车，管治着雨和雪，因此在通俗信仰里面是取代了佩伦。