Symbols of Solar Eclipses on coins of the Roman Civilization Republic to the Christian Era 232 posts For the Romans, a solar eclipse was the greatest symbol of fear, terror and domination in nature. This website explores the meaning of solar/lunar darkening events in Judeo-Roman culture.
Solar Eclipse 49 BC over Judea
This solar eclipse was seen along the Eastern Mediterranean coast. It would have been visible in the Kingdom of Chalcis.