When a dragon “ate” the Sun

Around the world, ancient cultures had many beliefs about the solar eclipse. Some honored it, but others said it was a bad sign. The word “eclipse” is from the Greek word for “abandonment.” Greeks thought an eclipse meant the gods were angry and would abandon (leave) them. In many cultures, people thought the Sun was being eaten, causing the sky to go dark. The Native American Choctaw people made loud noises to stop a black squirrel from eating the Sun, while in China, people beat on drums to stop a dragon. One Hindu myth said an angry demon was trying to gobble up the Sun. In some places, a solar eclipse is a time for peace and reflection. The Batammaliba people in the countries of Togo and Benin believed it…

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