Re: Looking for period astronomy myths

[Robert J Welenc <rjwelenc@erols.com>]

Poster: Robert J Welenc <rjwelenc@erols.com>

At 04:04 PM 1/9/98 -0500, hank harwell wrote:
>
>I am looking for period astronomy myths that are _not_ classical (i.e. 
>greco-roman).
>
>Specifically, I would like to see cultural equivalences for 
>stars/planets/constellations.  I have collected several 
>items from celtic legends as they relate to my search. For example, in 
>Ireland, the Milky Way was known as "lugh's chain."
>
>I would like a few more of these items to complete my research, and am 
>particularly interested in norse equivalences....Can anyone point me in 
>the right direction?  

And when you find such, m'lord, will you do us a kindness and share them
here?  I would be also most interested in seeing them!

Alanna
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