Stories from the Sky: Astronomy in Indigenous Knowledge

Abstract

Indigenous Australian practices, developed and honed over thousands of years, weave science with storytelling. In this Indigenous science series, we'll look at different aspects of First Australians' traditional life and uncover the knowledge behind them - starting today with astronomy.

Originally published in The Conversation on 1 December 2014. URL: https://theconversation.com/stories-from-the-sky-astronomy-in-indigenousknowledge-33140