- The ancient Incas believed it was a sign of their moon goddess Mama Quilla's being attacked by a jaguar. The noise of howling dogs would help scare the jaguar away and bring back the bright full moon.
- The ancient Mesopotamians hid their king during a lunar eclipse to protect him from danger of attack, parading out a faux king instead.
- In India, it was seen as a bad omen. People covered their food and performed cleaning rituals as a form of protection.
- Native American tribes of Hupa & Luiseno saw the moon as injured or ill, so tribal members would sing songs of healing.
- The people of Togo and Benin in Africa saw it as an argument between Sun and Moon, which helped them put aside old feuds as a sign of reverence.
- Old Testament Christian beliefs tie it to the wrath of God and the beginning of the end.
You can also check out these resources to learn more... before going outside and checking it out yourself!
- Space.com: "What is a Blood Moon?"
- NASA.com: "What You Need To Know About the March 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse"
- Kiddle.co: "Lunar Eclipse Facts for Kids"
- Forbes: ""
Image from https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/moon-to-turn-red-wednesday-total-lunar-eclipse/950118 and https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/moon/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-march-2025-total-lunar-eclipse/, and https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/03/06/blood-moon-2025-ultimate-viewing-guide-to-north-americas-total-lunar-eclipse/; video from https://youtu.be/_UH_h99CI1Q?si=1oSX06WRrwnvA3Sk
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