Ancient Star Myths Encode Scientific Truths - Dr. Duane Hamacher, U. of Melbourne, DSPod #287

We bring you a discussion about the secrets of ancient astronomy
with Dr. Duane Hamacher, an Associate Professor of Cultural
Astronomy in the School of Physics at the University of
Melbourne. Our conversation explores the importance of
astronomical observation to ancient people around the world, but
particularly those of aboriginal Australia. We ask why so many
cultures, geographically isolated, present the same myths for
identical constellations. We also explore the migration out of
Polynesia and ponder the world during the last ice age. Tell us
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Exploring the intersection of science and mythology in ancient
sky observations (00:07:18) The significance of oral traditions
and mythology in preserving ancient knowledge (00:22:02) Myth and
mysticism in science and indigenous knowledge (00:23:28 Science
as modern mythology (00:26:13) Myth vs mysticism: encoding
ancient knowledge (00:29:01) Mythology and empirical myths in
science (00:32:59) Evolution of scientific knowledge (00:43:10)
Understanding Mythology as Knowledge Transmission (00:46:08)
Speculations on Cosmic Events in Mythology (00:49:03) Challenges
in Preserving Indigenous Knowledge (00:54:12) Impact of Academic
Research on Indigenous Communities (01:04:14) Ancient
astronomical predictions and variable stars (01:05:23)
Understanding eclipsing binary systems (01:06:20) Ancient
Egyptian records and astrophysical insights (01:07:56) Cultural
interpretations of celestial events (01:09:19) Oral traditions
and eclipse predictions (01:24:42) Ancient cultures' advanced
astronomical knowledge (01:28:08) Polynesian migration and
cultural astronomy (01:36:03) Underwater archaeology and sea
level rise (01:45:29) Celestial Motifs in Global Religions
(01:48:17) Venus and Cultural Symbolism (01:49:10) Astronomical
Basis of Cultural Rituals (01:54:01) Cross-Cultural
Constellations (01:57:03) The Myth of the Seven Sisters
(02:05:55) Human Perception of Constellations (02:07:04) Cultural
Influence on Constellation Creation (02:25:21) The impact of
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