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8 Myths about the Eclipse People Actually Believed

Throughout history, people from all over the world have come up with explanations for solar eclipse sightings. Here are a few myths people believed about eclipses. 

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Throughout history, people from all over the world have come up with explanations for solar eclipses. Now we know the science behind things like a total solar eclipse — the next of which will happen on August 21st — but a long time ago, people explained the celestial phenomenon through stories, fables, and legends passed down from generation to generation. Here are a few myths people believed about eclipses. 

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