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.
However, there are the obvious effects such as a drop in temperature, light levels and the effect that this has on wildlife. These effects are more prominent during the total phases of eclipses both lunar and solar. Eclipses do have a wide ranging effect on human beliefs in religious and cultural circles.