Useful and conceptual astronomy in ancient Hawaii
- Author:
- Chauvin, Michael
- Title:
- Useful and conceptual astronomy in ancient Hawaii
- Periodical:
- Astronomy across cultures: the history of non-western astronomy
- Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- p. 91-125
- Subject:
- Astronomy Hawaii History Archaeoastronomy Hawaii Navigation Polynesia Hawaii antiquities
- Summary:
- The author attempted to reconstruct astronomy in ancient Hawaii by examining the Hawaiian cosmogony, mythology, as well as navigation techniques, especially the Hokulea voyage between Hawaii and Tahiti.
- Collection:
- Monographs