The sky entities as represented in African literature

Details The sky entities as represented in African literature The sky entities as represented in African literature

Jun 2011

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2011iaus..260..294u&link_type=abstract

The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, IAU Symposium, Volume 260, p.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Astronomy And Literature, Science And Society, Cultural Astronomy

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Astronomical observations used by the ancient people of Africa were developed out of the people's desire to have concrete manifestations of their gods and religious beliefs as well as for time-keeping - day, night and calendar for agricultural and festive seasons. The sky entities (the solar and stellar systems) observed become part of the lives and events here on Earth and so are also part of the context of African literature. This paper examines the ways in which different African peoples have reflected on the role of the sky entities in their literature.

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