concept   eclipses

9 commonsense assertions
Cultures (9) African cultures (1) Hindu astrology (1) Pacific Island cultures (1) Australia (1) Canada (1) Europe (1) traditional cultures without modern biological education (1) traditional societies without formal education in biology (1) western cultures with formal education in biology (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eclipses African cultures In African cultures, eclipses are viewed as a time for reflection and are often accompanied by rituals and taboos. 2
2 eclipses Hindu astrology In Hindu astrology, eclipses are considered inauspicious and rituals are performed to mitigate negative effects. 2
3 eclipses Pacific Island cultures Eclipses hold cultural significance in Pacific Island cultures, where they are important for storytelling, spirituality, and passing down traditional myths and legends. 2
4 eclipses Australia Eclipses in Australian culture are seen as opportunities for scientific study, generating interest from astronomers and researchers. 1
5 eclipses Canada In Canada, eclipses spark scientific interest and educational opportunities, with schools often conducting special lessons to learn about celestial mechanics. 1
6 eclipses Europe Eclipses in Europe are seen as incredible natural events leading to curiosity about the cosmos. 1
7 eclipses traditional cultures without modern biological education Traditional cultures without modern biological education believe that eclipses are caused by celestial beings or animals trying to consume the sun or moon. 1
8 eclipses traditional societies without formal education in biology Eclipses are viewed as spiritual and mystical events in traditional societies without formal biology education. 1
9 eclipses western cultures with formal education in biology In Western cultures with formal education in biology, eclipses are understood as natural astronomical events caused by the alignment of celestial bodies. 1