5 Myths Strange Solar Eclipse in Various Hemisphere - A number of regions in Indonesia will be the main line crossing Total Solar Eclipse (GMT), which is predicted to occur on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Scientifically, GMT itself caused by the sun, moon and earth are in the position of a straight line.
But apparently there are some communities in various parts of the world, including Indonesia, which still defines this rare phenomenon with certain myths.
Like the Java community that says that the phenomenon of solar eclipse occurs because Betara giant Kala or Rahu swallowed the sun because his revenge on the Sun or the Sun God.
And it turns out, similar myths about solar eclipse also exist in other countries, even in a country as modern Japan. Any myth? Come see below.
1. Java (Indonesia)
In Java there are myths about solar eclipse. In the myth of Java, this phenomenon is believed to occur when the giant Betara Kala or Rahu swallowed the sun for revenge on the Sun or the Sun God. This is what causes eclipses.
In the Java community applies a ban for pregnant women to leave the house during a solar eclipse. Small children are also required to enter the house to avoid the wrath Betara Kala. And up to now in some areas, these myths still stand.
2. Japan
Japanese society used to believe that the solar eclipse is a very dangerous plague. When a solar eclipse occurs, the Japanese believe there are toxins that are being sown. The sun is covered and making blackouts was believed to be a poison that spread. To avoid water contaminated with toxins earth, they cover their wells.
3. China
Most Chinese people believe that the solar eclipse is caused by the presence of a dragon was devouring the sun. According to legend, there used to be two astrologers named Hsi and Ho were executed for failing to predict the time of the eclipse.
And to scare the dragon, residents rang loud noises such as firecrackers. Until now, the tradition is still carried out.
4. Ancient Egypt
In ancient Egyptian mythology, a solar eclipse event is associated with the story of the god Ra. Ra was the falcon-headed god who was the god of the sun. In the everyday world, Ra led a boat that contains many gods in order across the sky.
At night, Ra returned to the west through the afterlife by bringing light to the souls of the dead. Told in the myth that Ra journey across the sky is a very dangerous journey.
Ra lies the danger of the trip was the Apep, the evil god of sea snake. Apep always trying to stop the trip Ra.
Ancient Egyptians believed in the myth, if a solar eclipse means Apep has managed to stop the Ra, Ra although in the end still managed to escape and the sun is shining again.
5. India
In the Indian myth, believed solar eclipses occur because there are two demons Rahu and Ketu namely that swallowed the sun. Indian society advised pregnant women to stay indoors during the eclipse lasts so that their baby was born with disabilities.
Most Indians usually fasting and ritual bathing in holy rivers during a solar eclipse. This is done to avoid the negative effects of the eclipse.
But apparently there are some communities in various parts of the world, including Indonesia, which still defines this rare phenomenon with certain myths.
Like the Java community that says that the phenomenon of solar eclipse occurs because Betara giant Kala or Rahu swallowed the sun because his revenge on the Sun or the Sun God.
And it turns out, similar myths about solar eclipse also exist in other countries, even in a country as modern Japan. Any myth? Come see below.
1. Java (Indonesia)
In Java there are myths about solar eclipse. In the myth of Java, this phenomenon is believed to occur when the giant Betara Kala or Rahu swallowed the sun for revenge on the Sun or the Sun God. This is what causes eclipses.
In the Java community applies a ban for pregnant women to leave the house during a solar eclipse. Small children are also required to enter the house to avoid the wrath Betara Kala. And up to now in some areas, these myths still stand.
2. Japan
Japanese society used to believe that the solar eclipse is a very dangerous plague. When a solar eclipse occurs, the Japanese believe there are toxins that are being sown. The sun is covered and making blackouts was believed to be a poison that spread. To avoid water contaminated with toxins earth, they cover their wells.
3. China
Most Chinese people believe that the solar eclipse is caused by the presence of a dragon was devouring the sun. According to legend, there used to be two astrologers named Hsi and Ho were executed for failing to predict the time of the eclipse.
And to scare the dragon, residents rang loud noises such as firecrackers. Until now, the tradition is still carried out.
4. Ancient Egypt
In ancient Egyptian mythology, a solar eclipse event is associated with the story of the god Ra. Ra was the falcon-headed god who was the god of the sun. In the everyday world, Ra led a boat that contains many gods in order across the sky.
At night, Ra returned to the west through the afterlife by bringing light to the souls of the dead. Told in the myth that Ra journey across the sky is a very dangerous journey.
Ra lies the danger of the trip was the Apep, the evil god of sea snake. Apep always trying to stop the trip Ra.
Ancient Egyptians believed in the myth, if a solar eclipse means Apep has managed to stop the Ra, Ra although in the end still managed to escape and the sun is shining again.
5. India
In the Indian myth, believed solar eclipses occur because there are two demons Rahu and Ketu namely that swallowed the sun. Indian society advised pregnant women to stay indoors during the eclipse lasts so that their baby was born with disabilities.
Most Indians usually fasting and ritual bathing in holy rivers during a solar eclipse. This is done to avoid the negative effects of the eclipse.
