Top 10 Crazy Ways Ancient Civilizations Explained A Solar Eclipse

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5 Benin And Togo

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In the West African nations of Benin and Togo, a people called the Fon tell a story of the eclipse that is far more peaceful than many other cultures. They believe that the Sun (“Lisa”) and the Moon (“Mawu”) cause eclipses when they take time out of their busy schedules to visit one another.

Initially, the people were scared of the darkened Sun and thought it to be an ill omen. However, Mawu told them that it was simply Lisa giving him a hug. Afterward, the people were given many gifts and have since viewed a solar eclipse as a wonderful time of coming together.

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