The Arctic Sky: Inuit astronomy, star lore, and legend

by John MacDonald

A tour of the arctic universe awaits readers of The Arctic Sky. Constellations, star lore, legends and mythology, the sun, moon, planets, "shooting stars," and atmospheric phenomena such as aurora borealis, are explored from a variety of perspectives. Combining interviews with the Inuit elders and the historical records of arctic explorers and other keen observers, The Arctic Sky is a memorable journey through the Arctic night.

Genres: Nonfiction, Canada, Astronomy

313 pages, Unknown Binding

First published May 1, 1998

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[Sarah Wilson]

I didn’t read this book super carefully as it was very in depth and more than I had capacity for. I was hoping it would be more based on the Alaska Arctic, and while it did make appearances throughout the book, much of the book was focused around Greenland and NE Canada. I enjoyed learning some of the folklore, legends, and naming schemes from the stories of those who originally resides in the north. If I wanted to learn more about this subject in the future I would definitely check it out again as it seems to be an excellent resource and very well researched.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

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