Today we will have a folklore from Korea about Canopus or Alpha Carinae. #folklore
Aug 13th: The Monk’s Star
Folklore Archive
Jul 31st: The Battle of the Sun and the Moon
This is a folklore from Mentawai at the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia, about people’s interpretation of the sun and the moon as well as why they have hotter days.
Jun 10th: Encore: Kala Rahu The Giant
This is a famous tale from Bali about the eclipse of the moon. This tale is strongly influenced by Indian (Hindu) Culture. There are many versions of this tale with some slight differences. Javanese Culture also has very similar tale like this.
Sep 23rd: Name of Planet & Wuku: The Story of Prabu Watugunung
This is a story from java about 7 days cycle in Javanese calendar.
Sep 17th: Venus, The Morning Star: The Story of Manarmakeri
This is a legend from Papua, about Sampari, the morning star (or Venus).
Sep 8th: The Story of Manikmaya
This is a story about creation of the Universe according to Javanese people
Aug 27th: Trishanku, The Southern Cross
Trishanku, an interpretation of southern cross from India.
Aug 18th: Princess Deak Parujar
Myth from the Batak Toba Culture of North Sumatera, about the Moon’s resident and the origin of humans and the universe.
July 21st: The Story of Orion, Alpha & Beta Centauri, and Crux.
This is a short story about Orion, Alpha & Beta Centauri and Crux in Javenese interpretation.
Jul 16th: Lawaendröna, The Moon Man
A story about residents of the Moon and how they relate to the Nias people’s view of death.