Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars
Since long ago, people around the world have associated the heavens, the
stars, and the patterns they make in the sky with their gods and goddesses.
Links from this page will take you to descriptions of the role of selected
stars, star patterns, and related gods and goddesses in various cultures.
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Learn about how different cultures associated myths with arrangements of stars in the sky. ...
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Did you know?
Did you know that the Japanese god
Susanowo was the god of the sea and storms, and that he had a terrible temper?
Did you know that the Yoruba god of the sea, Olokun, lives in a palace under the sea, with human and fish attendants?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
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TuffxTuff : A type of rock consisting of consolidated volcanic ash ejected from vents during a volcanic eruption
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Scientists have been taking a close look at microbes that live in the ocean. The microbes they are studying are a type of bacteria and are very tiny. They may be small but they have a big impact on life...
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