The Full Moon

 The full moon has been taken the blame for a slew of things in folk-belief over the years. It is often positioned as an active agent, swaying not only the tides, but the minds, hearts, and even the funds of humankind. It is accused of acting upon us and shaping our world the same way heavy rains and powerful storms may beat upon and shape the soft sediment and soil--in fact, the full moon is said sometimes even to summon these things. 

 Here, we will be examining how the full moon is positioned within cultural belief as a natural force that acts upon us and within us; we will look at these beliefs, where they occur, and proposition potential links and causes behind these beliefs. We'll gaze at stories, songs, and movies, bits of folk-belief and scientific reactions and studies, all concerning the great, big, mysterious moon that haunts our hearts, our minds, calls the clouds, and disrupts our sleep.  Please check out the links below, and enjoy!


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