[Goanet] Solar eclipse pits superstition against science

2009-07-21 Thread Cajetan Alvares
Hi Seb, A few corrections if I may? 1. In Hindu mythology, the two demons Rahu and Ketu are said to "swallow" the sun during eclipses, snuffing out its life-giving light and causing food to become inedible and water undrinkable. Gods being gods, they win the battle against the demons. 2. Shi

[Goanet] Solar eclipse pits superstition against science

2009-07-20 Thread Seb dc
Solar eclipse pits superstition against science by Phil Hazlewood Phil Hazlewood - Sun Jul 19, 10:23 pm ET MUMBAI (AFP) - Indian astrologers are predicting violence and turmoil across the world as a result of this week's total solar eclipse, which the superstitious and religious view as a sign o