Dancing Sun

di Sarah Weaver (Autore)

epubli, 2026

On October 13, 1917, an estimated 70,000 people gathered in a muddy field in Fatima, Portugal, staring directly into the sky. Following prophecies from three shepherd children, the massive crowd reported seeing the sun dance, spin, and careen toward the earth. This event, officially recognized as a miracle, remains one of the most widely witnessed anomalies in modern history. This book strips away the theological interpretations to examine the fascinating mechanics of mass hysteria and psychological contagion. It explores the extreme socio-political tension of World War I Portugal, a nation desperate for divine intervention. Under these high-stress conditions, a collective expectancy was born. By analyzing the optical biology of staring directly at the sun—which causes retinal bleaching and perceptual distortion—the text deconstructs the physical reality behind the visions. You will see how religious fervor, environmental conditions, and group psychology combined to create a shared reality out of thin air. Discover the incredible power of the human mind to alter its own perception. This investigation provides a chilling look at how easily reality can be rewritten by the expectations of a crowd.

• Autore: Sarah Weaver
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: epubli
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9783565268580