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How did ancient people interpret a solar eclipse?
How did ancient people interpret a solar eclipse?
As a message from the gods or an omen
What was the reaction of ancient Chinese people to a solar eclipse?
What was the reaction of ancient Chinese people to a solar eclipse?
They believed a dragon was devouring the sun and would make loud noises to scare it off
How did the Inca civilization view solar eclipses?
How did the Inca civilization view solar eclipses?
As a sign of the sun god's displeasure
Why would a solar eclipse be particularly alarming to ancient people?
Why would a solar eclipse be particularly alarming to ancient people?
What role did the moon play in causing a solar eclipse?
What role did the moon play in causing a solar eclipse?
What is one possible interpretation of the spiral patterns found in ancient stone carvings in northwestern Europe?
What is one possible interpretation of the spiral patterns found in ancient stone carvings in northwestern Europe?
Where can a compelling rock carving that depicts a solar eclipse be seen in the United States?
Where can a compelling rock carving that depicts a solar eclipse be seen in the United States?
Which ancient American group abandoned their settlements in the southwestern United States in response to potential astronomical events?
Which ancient American group abandoned their settlements in the southwestern United States in response to potential astronomical events?
What did people's reactions to solar eclipses in the ancient world demonstrate?
What did people's reactions to solar eclipses in the ancient world demonstrate?
Who expressed shock and fear during a solar eclipse over the Greek island of Paros in the seventh century B.C.E.?
Who expressed shock and fear during a solar eclipse over the Greek island of Paros in the seventh century B.C.E.?
