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澳大利亚土著岩石艺术中的天文象征

Astronomical Symbolism in Australian Aboriginal Rock Art

Ray P. Norris, Duane W. Hamacher

摘要:

传统的澳大利亚土著文化包括一个重要的天文学组成部分,通过口头传统和仪式延续下来。这些知识具有实用的导航和天文功能,有时还可以深入理解天空中物体的运动。在这里,我们将探讨这种天文学传统是否反映在澳大利亚原住民的岩石艺术中。我们发现了几个描述天文数字和符号的合理例子,也有证据表明天文观测被用来排列石头。然而,我们认识到,这种情况还不足以做出明确的声明,并描述我们进一步研究的计划。

英文摘要:

Traditional Aboriginal Australian cultures include a significant astronomical component, perpetuated through oral tradition and ceremony. This knowledge has practical navigational and calendrical functions, and sometimes extends to a deep understanding of the motion of objects in the sky. Here we explore whether this astronomical tradition is reflected in the rock art of Aboriginal Australians. We find several plausible examples of depictions of astronomical figures and symbols, and also evidence that astronomical observations were used to set out stone arrangements. However, we recognise that the case is not yet strong enough to make an unequivocal statement, and describe our plans for further research.

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