Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations

by Radhakrishnan. P | 2017 | 51,158 words

This study analyzes the Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations and it’s contribution to modern astrology. This thesis also aims at integrated scientific explanations on New and Full Moon and their influence of Geo-physical phenomena and also analyzes how significant a role the moon plays in keeping the life on earth. Astrology is the or...

15. The Anceint Pagan Moon Worship

According to Islamic Civilization, the Muhammadans were worshipped many figurines of Gods in Kabah that include Moon either called Hubal or Allah. Later stage monotheism came into effect due to persuasive influence of the Christians, Muhammadans stopped symbolic worshipping of the moon. Meanwhile, the crescent moon has been considered as universal symbol of Islam. Muslims disagree with the usage of this symbol for centuries after Mohammed for which archaeological evidences are not available. It is evident that moon worship was available in Arabic and it does not have much relevance to any part of the world. Islamic thinkers advocate that it is a misrepresentation of history that Islam is connected with the crescent moon symbol of pagan of god worship. Generally, most of the Arabian or Muslim Countries have pervasively used crescent moon symbol on their flags and on the top of their mosques.

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