Why do different cultures see such similar meanings in the constellations?
- Written by Simon Cropper, Senior Lecturer, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne
The Milky Way: a pattern of stars, or a pattern of gaps?Luke Busellato/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
Almost every person throughout the existence of humankind has looked up at the night sky and seen more than just a random scattering of light. Constellations of stars have helped us shape our own ongoing narratives and cultures – creating...
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