Mythology and eclipses in history
How did our ancestors react to solar eclipses? How did different cultures around the world explain the sky darkening without warning? And how did these astronomical events change the course of history?
Discover the oldest recorded eclipse, as well as the myths and legends that various civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Mayans, Incas, Aztecs, Chinese, Lydians, and Medes, built around solar eclipses.
How was the size of the Moon in relation to the Earth discovered? How was the conclusion reached that the Earth was round?
All this and much more in this special episode of #Eclipse2017!
Video produced with the valuable support of La Postrería 77 (www.lapostreria77.com)
Filmed at the Monclova Astronomical Observatory (www.facebook.com/observatorioastronomicomva).
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