Myths and Folklore of the Moon

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What are myths often attempts at?

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A rational explanation of the everyday world.

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What is the time characterized by a close marriage of science and religion called?

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Mythical Cosmology.

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In Ancient Greek mythology, who is the Moon goddess?

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Selene.

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What does the Roman goddess Luna represent?

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Femininity, magic, and the cycles of the life force.

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What is the relationship between the Sun and the Moon in Roman mythology?

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The Sun is considered the main god, personifying masculinity.

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Who is Mayari in Tagalog mythology?

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The goddess of the moon and daughter of the Supreme God, Bathala.

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What happened during the fight between Mayari and Apolaki?

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Mayari lost one of her eyes.

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What tradition occurs on the night of a full moon in observance of Mayari?

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The courting of Mayari.

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What is the myth of Bakunawa about?

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The origin of eclipses and the Moon's phases.

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What did ancient Filipinos do to scare Bakunawa away during an eclipse?

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They would bang on pots and pans.