In every culture, the moon has been a mythological figure, probably because it is viewed by everyone and up until recently not much was known about it. In the majority of cultures, the ruler of the moon is a goddess. But in other cultures, the moon holds magical potions, comes from a violent source, and in one, the moon is a live entity. Although all ancient cultures looked at the moon differently, it was always one of the most important elements to them. The moon is also a huge figure in poetry and nursery rhymes.
In Africa, the moon is known as Mawu. …
