The Demons of Darkness Will Eat Men, and Other Solar Eclipse Myths

We understand the cosmic calculus that leads to solar eclipses like the one that will enchant many Americans on Monday.

But even for the most jaded skygazers, a solar eclipse can provoke a visceral sense of wonder that the phenomenon provoked long before it was understood.

Here’s a glimpse at the way that populations around the world understood solar eclipses, and used them to reinforce cultural norms and values.

Full Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/18/science/solar-eclipse-myths.html

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