concept   eclipse

7 commonsense assertions
Cultures (7) Western countries (1) astronomy community (1) astronomy enthusiasts worldwide (1) United States (1) Hindu culture in India (1) Folk beliefs (1) Traditional societies (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eclipse Western countries In Western countries, eclipses are viewed as fascinating natural phenomena and observed with special glasses or instruments. 24
2 eclipse astronomy community Eclipses are observed and studied within the astronomy community, with visibility varying based on the Earth's hemispheres. 4
3 eclipse astronomy enthusiasts worldwide Astronomy enthusiasts worldwide are fascinated by eclipses and often share their experiences on social media. 4
4 eclipse United States In the United States, eclipses are celebrated and revered as rare and awe-inspiring natural events, and often documented and photographed by enthusiasts. 3
5 eclipse Hindu culture in India Eclipses are linked to religious rituals and considered unlucky in Hindu culture in India. 2
6 eclipse Folk beliefs Eclipses are viewed as ominous events in many folk cultures, with rituals and taboos used to protect against evil. 1
7 eclipse Traditional societies Eclipses are viewed as ominous and dangerous in traditional societies, leading to the development of rituals and taboos to ward off evil spirits. 1