Ethnoastronomy

Ethnoastronomy and archaeoastronomy.

As these are their own academic disciplines, many papers can be found about more specific topics related to ethno- and archaeo-astronomy.

Textbooks + Longer Articles

• Astronomy in South Africa (direct link to PDF of Venus Rising: South African Astronomical Beliefs, Customs and Observations by P.G. Alcock)
• Stories of the Stars: The History and Folklore of Tibetan Ethnoastronomy by Marah Johnson-Groh
• Collection of Irish star stories: Stories of the Stars by Terra Firma Ireland (direct link to their PDF report)

Resources

• Native Skywatchers
• One Sky Project by the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center – free planetarium films that showcase ethno- and archaeoastronomy.
• Society of Māori Astronomy Research & Traditions