Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Mar 2009
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2009phija...1a...6a&link_type=abstract
Philippine Journal of Astronomy, Volume 1, Issue 1, p.6-6
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Philippines, Ethnoastronomy, History
Scientific paper
Ethnoastronomy refers to the system of beliefs and practices of ethno-linguistic groups regarding astronomical and meteorological phenomena which form part of the upper world in their three-world view of the universe. For the Philippines, the study is relevant in the investigation of Philippine pre-colonial society and culture. It is also important in showing the diversity, commonality, richness and depth of what would be referred to later on as Philippine cultures. Through this study, various Philippine groups which are usually neglected in the writing of history are brought to the forefront to share in the limelight with mainstream groups in tracing the development of this society and culture.
The study focuses on the indigenous world view, beliefs, knowledge and practices regarding the sun, the moon, the eclipse and the stars. It shows how astronomical, as well as meteorological, phenomena influence the way people look at the world and the way they think, behave and live. Beliefs and knowledge regarding these phenomena inform their everyday life then and now as they continuously engage in agriculture, fishing, hunting, and trading, in observing various rituals, in building a house, and even in securing good fortune in any undertaking.
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