short myths associated with Eclipse
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When it comes to myths associated with eclipses, there are many fascinating stories from different cultures around the world. Here are a few short myths:
1. Norse Mythology (The Wolves Swallowing the Sun and Moon):
In Norse mythology, it was believed that during a solar eclipse, two wolves named Skoll (representing the moon) and Hati (representing the sun) would chase and swallow the celestial bodies, causing the eclipse. The Vikings believed that loud noises and clamoring would scare the wolves away, leading to the tradition of creating noise during an eclipse.
2. Chinese Mythology (The Celestial Dragon):
In Chinese mythology, there is a story about a celestial dragon named Xi who devoured the sun or the moon during an eclipse. Ancient Chinese believed that this celestial dragon was attacking and it was necessary to drive it away. To do so, people would gather in groups and make loud noises or use giant drums to scare the dragon away.
3. Hindu Mythology (The Demon Rahu):
In Hindu mythology, the story of Rahu explains the occurrence of eclipses. According to the myth, Rahu, a demon, disguised himself as a god and tried to have the nectar of immortality. When he was discovered, Lord Vishnu cut off his head. However, because Rahu had already consumed some of the nectar, his head became immortal and is now known as Rahu. During an eclipse, it is believed that Rahu tries to swallow the sun or moon as an act of revenge.
These are just a few examples of the myths associated with eclipses. It's important to note that while these myths are fascinating, they are not scientifically accurate explanations of the phenomenon.