How Did the Moon Affect Ancient Civilizations?

The moon was like a big, glowing clock in the sky. Ancient people watched it change shape every month and used that to know when to plant crops or go on trips. Some even thought it had magic powers and worshipped it as a god.

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A farmer watched the moon go from full to new and knew it was time to plant seeds in the spring.
Children told stories about the moon being a giant cookie that people ate on special nights.
A sailor looked at the moon's reflection on the water to know which way to sail.

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Categories: History · Moon,Ancient Civilizations,Mythology