During a total solar eclipse, the sky goes completely dark, an experience that has understandably awed, thrilled, and terrified people for millennia. Eclipses in Folklore and Mythology: Eating the SunPartial solar eclipse | Willie Gillespie / ShutterstockCultures from all over the world have different stories and legends that explain what causes solar eclipses. A solar eclipse indicated that the wolves had nearly caught their prey. In Hindu traditions, the solar eclipse is sometimes also considered an omen, and extra fasting, prayer, and cleansing practices are encouraged. The Modern Spiritual Meaning of Solar EclipsesFather and daughter viewing solar eclipse with special glasses | GagliardiPhotography / ShutterstockToday, some eclipse-related fears still persist among people around the world, and many people still consider eclipses to be excellent times to stay home.