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"Milky Way Goddess: Ancient Egyptian Astronomy Unveiled"

Astrophysicist Or Graur's study suggests a potential link between the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut and the Milky Way, shedding new light on how the ancient Egyptians viewed our galaxy. By combining modern astronomical simulations with ancient Egyptian texts, Graur proposes that the appearance of the Milky Way in the night sky aligns with the description of Nut in the Book of Nut, indicating a symbolic connection. While not providing definitive proof, the study offers an intriguing interpretation and fits into a larger framework of Milky Way creation stories across cultures.

via Newsweek|

#ancient-egypt #astronomy-and-mythology #astrophysics

astronomy-and-mythology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Surviving an Ancient Human Story: The Seven Sisters from 100,000 BCE"

Astronomers suggest that the story of the Seven Sisters and Orion, found in various ancient cultures, may date back to 100,000 BCE, making it possibly the oldest story on Earth. The similarity in these myths from cultures with little historical contact is intriguing. Research indicates that the myth may have originated when the Pleiades star cluster appeared as seven stars, with one now too close to another to be distinguished. This finding raises the possibility that ancient human stories could have been shared around campfires in Africa thousands of years ago.

via IFLScience|

#ancient-cultures #astronomy-and-mythology #mythology