But, not all cultures believed that eclipse heralded troubles-t he Batammaliba people of Benin and Togo used eclipse time to signal peace, as they believed the gods extinguished the Sun and the Moon to warn them of ill behavior.
In China, the ancients banged on drums, pots and pans during eclipses so as to scare any bad vibes away. The Greeks set measures to protect their King as they believed it to be the most dangerous time for their leaders. Capricorn-Your October Horoscope Says an Eclipse Will Put You in the Public Eye