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In his interesting work entitled Neolithic Dew-ponds and Cattleways A. J. Hubbard wrote as follows: "Early man naturally measured the year from the ripening of the crops of one year to the corresponding period in the succeeding year. Thanks to the investigations of Sir Norman Lockyer and Mr. Penrose, it has perhaps been established that this system of measuring time gave the early part of May as a starting-point for the year in ancient Egypt, as it had been in Chaldea in a still more remote period." Another authority, however, states that the Egyptian year commenced with the cosmic rising of Sirius, about the middle of July.
The following extract is from Folk Lore, vol. xxv, No. 3: "Ancient Celts and Teutons reckoned only two seasons in the year, and began it with the winter season in November, not with the summer season in May. This, obviously, is the practical husbandman's calendar, beginning the year with ploughing and ending it after harvest."
It was during the autumn or early winter that the Maori year commenced-that is, in May or June; the precise time differed. The Pleiades year of south-eastern Asia has, at some unknown period, been introduced into the Pacific, and so is met with in these far southern isles of New Zealand.
Here, however, we encounter an instance of those contradictory and disconcerting facts so frequently met with in the study of Polynesian institutions. It frequently occurs that a community has preserved two different versions of a myth, or two forms of a custom, art, or institution. Now, in some districts, as the east coast of the North Island, the Pleiades year was a permanent institution, but in others the heliacal rising of Puanga (Rigel in Orion) marked the commencement of the year. This was the case in the far North, in the South Island, and at the Chatham Isles. It is possible that the two systems were introduced by different bands of migrants, and possibly from...
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330407725
- ISBN 13 9781330407721
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages50
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating exploration of timekeeping traditions in this insightful book. Delving into the intricate world of the Maori people of New Zealand, the author uncovers their unique methods of measuring and understanding the passage of time. This book delves into the Maori's astronomical observations, revealing their reliance on the movements of celestial bodies, particularly the moon and stars like the Pleiades and Rigel in Orion, to mark the changing seasons and guide their agricultural practices. The author sheds light on the significance of the lunar calendar and its connection to various aspects of Maori life, including rituals, festivals, and daily activities. Beyond the Maori system, the book explores timekeeping practices of other Polynesian cultures, drawing intriguing parallels and highlighting the interconnectedness of these island communities. It examines the influence of ancient civilizations, such as those in Babylonia and Egypt, on Polynesian timekeeping, suggesting a shared origin and the diffusion of knowledge across vast distances. By examining the Maori's intricate relationship with time, this book offers valuable insights into the development of human understanding of time and the cosmos. It reveals the ingenuity and adaptability of early societies in their quest to navigate the complexities of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330407721_0
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