Lakota Star Knowledge: Studies in Lakota Stellar Theology Tohono O'odham Drawing references and inspiration from

Drawing references and inspiration from the oral stories of the Lakota tradition

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Lakota Star Knowledge: Studies in Lakota Stellar Theology Tohono O'odham Drawing references and inspiration fromThroughout the Americas, Native North American groups throughout the hemisphere have been avid watchers of the sky and have carefully noted the cyclic patterns of the Sun and Moon, the stars, and planets. In earlier years, they had to heed the teachings of celestial events in order to survive. One of the primary impediments to interpreting sky related traditions is today's general lack of observational experience. Even many professional astronomers