The Moon in Mythology, Culture, and Esotericism

The distant and mysterious Moon has always fascinated people, who sought in it a wise mentor and found in its cycles the laws that govern life on Earth. It is the only satellite of our planet, as well as the... only astronomical object that has been visited by humans, tormented by curiosity and hopes. Eagerly exploring the Moon, humanity from ancient times to the present day cannot refrain from delighting in portraying it, singing its praises, and finding inspiration in it.

This publication celebrates the beauty of the Moon and reveals its secrets. You will learn which peoples venerate the Moon as a deity, what lunar festivals and rituals existed and still exist, whether humans are influenced by lunar cycles, and why one has trouble sleeping during a full moon. And, of course, how not to turn into a werewolf if one does not wish to do so.