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Ethnoastronomy in Navajo sandpaintings of the heavens
Title:
Ethnoastronomy in Navajo sandpaintings of the heavens
Author:
T. Griffin-Pierce
Article Date:
January-December 1986
Article Abstract:
A cognitive and symbolic approach to the role of constellations in Navajo sandpaintings of the heavens. The Navajo recognize 8 major constellations, paired into 4 sequential age groups
Language:
English
Notes:
Illus.
Journal Title:
Achaeoastronomy
Journal Volume:
9
Journal Issue:
1--4
Page Number(s):
62-69
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