Static electricity throughout history

by Meihuajiancai

I've been thinking recently, is there any record of premodern people and their thoughts or experiences with static electricity?

When I touch my car door handle and get shocked, I understand what happened. But, I can just imagine getting ready for morning farmwork and getting blasted when grabbing my plow. My feelings would range from mild confusion to downright terror.

Georgy_K_Zhukov

More can always be said, but this older answer by /u/hillsonghoods should be of interest.