April 14, 2014, will mark the beginning of a series of total lunar eclipses sent by the heavens to strike awe and fear into the hearts of millions. That is, according to the beliefs of many past and present cultures across the world. The lunar eclipse is an astrological event that has been observed and recorded throughout the course of modern history, influencing events, and inspiring a myriad of beliefs across many cultures; usually involving some sort of bad omen it has to be said.
In Chinese mythology it is believed that the lunar eclipse occurs because of a dragon, a masculine solar energy that consumes the moon, In order to ward off the dragon the Chinese traditionally made loud noises, by smashing pots and banging mirrors. Up until the 19 century even fired cannons into the air during a lunar eclipse, to combat the dragon. The event was seen as a bad omen, a coming of disease and famine.