The Eclipse Prophecies

Name: The Eclipse Prophecies
Brand: Patrick Coyne
Price: 38.75 AUD

By: Patrick Coyne

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Paperback | 14 November 2025

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222 Pages

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Large type / large print

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22.86 x 15.24 x 1.3

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In The Eclipse Prophecies: Myths and Omens of a Darkened Sun, Patrick Coyne takes readers on a journey through the shadowed intersections of human fear, ritual, and the cosmos. Across centuries and continents, eclipses have inspired awe, dread, and extraordinary acts - from animal and human sacrifices in Mesoamerica and the Andes, to symbolic offerings in Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

Coyne explores the psychological, cultural, and ethical dimensions of these rituals, uncovering why societies felt compelled to act when the sun or moon vanished from the sky. Through detailed historical accounts, archaeological evidence, and comparative analysis, the book reveals the universal human drive to find meaning, assert control, and restore balance in moments of cosmic uncertainty.

Illuminating the enduring influence of eclipses on myth, ritual, and human imagination, this book is both a historical chronicle and a profound reflection on the shadow within humanity - the instinctive fear, reverence, and creativity that emerge when the heavens themselves are cast into darkness.

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