I have only a very superficial familiarity with native culture and traditions despite at one point living in Phoenix for about 10 years and having a part-native girlfriend for a time. Why would...
I have only a very superficial familiarity with native culture and traditions despite at one point living in Phoenix for about 10 years and having a part-native girlfriend for a time.
Why would viewing a photo of the eclipse be objectionable? I understand it's sacred, but what is the nature of it's ..... sacred-ness? that makes viewing an image of it bad?
That was really interesting, thanks for posting. How I wish that other cultures had equal mind share to that of more dominant ones. Makes the world a much more interesting place.
That was really interesting, thanks for posting. How I wish that other cultures had equal mind share to that of more dominant ones. Makes the world a much more interesting place.
Having lived near the Navajo Nation for a long time, being cognizant of Diné beliefs surrounding eclipses is something I am used to. In my local community many include content warnings with eclipse photos. Saw this article out today and thought it may be of interest to others who are not in such close proximity.
I have only a very superficial familiarity with native culture and traditions despite at one point living in Phoenix for about 10 years and having a part-native girlfriend for a time.
Why would viewing a photo of the eclipse be objectionable? I understand it's sacred, but what is the nature of it's ..... sacred-ness? that makes viewing an image of it bad?
While I'm interested in the specific 'why,' many religions have some level of history with banning imagry of sacred things.
I thought this article was interesting and provided some additional context on the solemnity of the moment
https://www.12news.com/article/news/regional/native-america/indigenous-people-solar-eclipse-often-reverence-and-tradition-not-revelry-navajo-nation/75-9956394f-3471-466e-9e05-31271b61c75d
That was really interesting, thanks for posting. How I wish that other cultures had equal mind share to that of more dominant ones. Makes the world a much more interesting place.