Sunracer

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Dear Readers,

  There is a mythological theme that exists across most Earth-based societies as regards the sun.  The idea is usually that it is some kind of fiery chariot that races across the sky in an attempt to chase down the moon.  Either they have fallen in love, or some other sort of origin is given for the sun's mad dash to attain the unattainable.

  I've spent many an idle hour trying to track down the origin of this myth, given that it seems to be ubiquitous in Earth-based primitive cultures.  Finally, today, I have found a source.  It seems that this myth stems from the most curious of origins.  Below the Jump.

  Always,

   Dr. John Skylar
   Chairman
   Department of Anachronism
   University of Constantinople