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In 413 BC during a lunar eclipse Syracusians staged an attack on and defeated the Athenians. In 1504, Christopher Columbus used a lunar eclipse to trick some Jamaicans in to giving him and his crew food and supplies.
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∙ 16y agoThe Egyptians saw the eclipse as the swallowing the moon for a short time by a mythical sow. Other cultures view the eclipse as the moon being swallowed by other animals, like a jaguar in Mayan folklore tradition or a three legged toad in the mythology of the Chinese. Some tribes thought it was a demon swallowing the moon, and that they could chase it away by throwing stones and curses at it. From: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/156610/the_lunar_eclipse_tidbits_behind_the.html
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∙ 12y agoA lunar eclipse has no harmful effect on anything, least of all the human body,
regardless of whether or not the human is observing the eclipse.
It's important to understand what this statement specifically refers to:
We're talking here about the eclipse that's visible during the night, like the ones
on June 15 and December 10 of 2011, when the Full Moon goes into shadow
over a period of several hours, and may become almost invisible. There's no way
that one of those can have any effect whatsoever on people or anything else.
The other kind of eclipse is something to be careful with. That's the one that happens
during the day, when part of the sun is blocked out for a period of time. There are
none of those in 2011. There's the possibility of harm during that one when it does
occur, not because of the eclipse itself, but simply because people tend to look at
the sun while one is going on, and that's a dangerous risk to your eyes.
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What are the 3 myths associated with the lunar eclipse?
There are several cultures that have myths about the lunar eclipse, all seem to think something is swallowing the moon. While the Egyptians saw it as a sow swallowing the moon, the Mayans a Jaguar and the Chinese a three legged toad. The most bizarre being that some societies believed it to be a demon and tried to chase it away by throwing things at the moon.
Describe two common myths associated with ozone depletion?
There are many myths. One such is that ozone is located in ozonosphere and another is that ozone layer damages us.
What is one of the myths of sciatica?
One of the myths associated with sciatica is the need to rest in bed. In fact, mild exercise is one of the best treatments for the pain. Prolonged sitting is a primary cause of many cases of sciatica.
What are myths and legends?
myths are something that is a story told long ago but still told yet it is fake :unreal
What is the appearance of the moon during an lunar eclipse?
First of all, a lunar eclispe starts when a full moon moves into the shadow of a earth. The sky is very dark, but you can still see the moon. The moon holds an orange or pinkish hue. Its hard to tell.
What are myths associated with solar eclipses?
One myth is that a dragon is eating the sun.
What myths or folklore are associated with toads?
Toads are believed to Be in consorts with the devil . They are a omen of bad luck.
Why were fables and folklore and mythology made into different categories?
One category was named Fables and Mythology. The other was Myths and Folklore. We changed it so that Fables and Folklore were together, and Myths was combined into Mythology. It was to streamline the categories, and prevent further crossover.
Are elves and vampire real?
No. Both are from myths, stories, folklore and are not real.
Are Greek myths considered science?
They are generally considered to be literature or folklore.
What myths are associated with Sparta?
Sparta is located in Greek so most if not all Greek myths are associated with Sparta
What are the 3 myths associated with the lunar eclipse?
There are several cultures that have myths about the lunar eclipse, all seem to think something is swallowing the moon. While the Egyptians saw it as a sow swallowing the moon, the Mayans a Jaguar and the Chinese a three legged toad. The most bizarre being that some societies believed it to be a demon and tried to chase it away by throwing things at the moon.
Are there trolls in greek myths?
No, there are not. Trolls come from Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore.
Where is a good site to find common modern myths legends and folklore?
Snopes.com
How many vampires are in the US?
there are no vampires anywhere, they do not exist except in stories, myths and folklore.
How myths are associated with eclipses?
Humankind is a thinking creature, and since before we stopped dragging our knuckles in the dirt, we looked for reasons or at least explanations for all kinds of natural phenomenon. Eclipses, be they solar or lunar are an awe inspiring thing to witness. Humans like to know "why" things happen, so myths and legends about eclipses emerged fairly early. If you think about it, most very primitive cultures didn't have the sophistication to be able to predict an eclipse, so they were seen as omens of fear. Entire religious rites were held by some to ensure the moon (or sun) would return to the sky. As most of those primitive cultures had no written histories, they used teaching stories as a means of letting future generation know how they explained the phenomenon and as a reassurance that if the "correct" prayers were said or rites performed the sun (or moon) would return to the sky. Those teaching stories, passed from generation to generation down time are what we now look at as Myths and legends.
What is a story handed down from earlier times?
Such stories can be called fables, myths, legends, or folklore.
