To give your healthcare provider important information about the current status of your metabolism, including the health of your kidneys and liver as well as electrolyte and acid/base balance and levels of blood glucose and blood proteins; to monitor known conditions, such as hypertension, and to monitor the use of medications to check for any ...
Ancient Greeks. In 2008, researchers said a reference to a total eclipse was found in Homer's Odyssey, with the lines The sun has perished out of heaven, and an evil mist has overspread the world. The Ancient Greeks believed a total eclipse to be a bad omen.
In some cultures, people go outside and bang pots and pans during a solar eclipse. They believe that the eclipse is caused by demons and that by banging pans, they can scare the demon away. Other people believe that a solar eclipse can have negative effects. For example, they believe that a solar eclipse can be dangerous to pregnant women and that food cooked during a solar eclipse is poisonous.