Toads, dragons and demons – 7 myths about the solar eclipse. As of: April 9, 2024, 5:05 a.m By: Victoria Krumbeck CommentsPressSplit Whether the prophecy of a bomb explosion or a flood: many explanations have emerged for the meaning of aSolar eclipse.

When the moon is exactly between the earth and the sun, gods hunt or become hunted themselves. Dragons are driven away or peace is made - at least that's what myths surrounding the phenomenon claim. And some of them have developed over the years.