This unexpected decent of night at day seems to be the root cause of all tales, beliefs and traditions. Many historical and modern stories are associated with the eclipse. This is also a time to think of your own story.

England
Great magician Merlin in King Arthur's court

China
Princess Teng Dowager and the eclipse

Greece
God of light abandons the Greeks

Macedonia and Rome
At war with the Romans

Assyria
Amos heard the God

Egypt
Walking around the sun temple

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