The Ominous Sign: Ancestral Perspectives on Solar Eclipses

Solar eclipses were not just natural phenomena to our ancestors, but rather seen as ominous events with deep spiritual significance. They believed that during an eclipse, demons or other malevolent beings were devouring the sun, causing darkness and chaos to reign over the earth. In some cultures, like the ancient Norse, it was believed that the trickster god Loki was responsible for the eclipse, bringing about destruction and upheaval. These celestial events were not just opportunities for a fun road trip, but rather moments of fear and uncertainty, where the balance of the world seemed to hang in the balance.