Moon Myths
The rotating phases of the Moon were once thought to influence mental illness, fertility, crop growth, prosperity, childbirth etc. Here are some examples of Moon Myths:
Moon Myth 1
The Full Moon in January is called the Wolf Moon. It is named after the hungry wolves that howled at night.The Algonquian tribes of Native Americans had many different names for the Full Moon through the year, reflecting their connection with nature and the seasons, hunting, fishing, and farming.
Moon Myth 2
Also in ancient times, Chinese people believed that there were twelve Moons as there were twelve months in one year. It was believed that the Moons were made of water. The name "mother of moons" is associated with that of Heng-o.
Moon Myth 3
Anningan is the name of the moon god of some of the Inuit people that live in Greenland. The word "Inuit" means "people."Anningan continually chases his sister, Malina, the Sun goddess, across the sky. During this chase, he forgets to eat, and he gets much thinner. This is symbolic of the phases of the moon, particularly the crescent.
Moon Myth 4
Ix Chel, the "Lady Rainbow," was the old Moon goddess in Mayan mythology. Ix Chel was depicted as an old woman wearing a skirt with crossed bones, and she had a serpent in her hand. She had an assistant sky serpent, whom they believed carried all of the waters of the heavens in its belly.
Moon Myth 5
Coyolxauhqui was the Moon goddess according the Aztec mythology. Her name means "Golden Bells." She was the daughter of the Earth goddess, Coatlicue and the sister of the Sun god, Huitzilopochtli. Coyolxauhqui encouraged her four hundred sisters and brothers to kill their dishonored mother. Coatlicue gave birth to Huitzilopochtli after a ball of feathers fell into the temple where she was sweeping and touched her.