The Arctic Sky: Inuit Astronomy, Star Lore, and Legend

The Arctic Sky: Inuit Astronomy, Star Lore, and Legend

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Book Description
A tour of the arctic universe awaits readers of The Arctic Sky. Constellations, star lore, legends and mythology, the sun, moon, planets, "shooting stars," and atmospheric phenomena such as aurora borealis, are explored from a variety of perspectives. Combining interviews with the Inuit elders and the historical records of arctic explorers and other keen observers, The Arctic Sky is a memorable journey through the Arctic night.

About the Author
John MacDonald lives in Igloolik, North West Territories, where he manages the Igloolik Research Centre for the Nunavut Research Institute. Over the past decade, in collaboration with the Inuit elders of Igloolik, he has been closely involved in the collection and documentation of the area's oral history and traditional knowledge. The Arctic Sky stems primarily from this collaborative work.

The Arctic Sky: Inuit Astronomy, Star Lore, and Legend,John MacDonald,Royal Ontario Museum,0888544278,Astronomy - General,Ethnic Issues,Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies,Folklore & Mythology,Native American Folklore,Social Science,Sociology

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