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Collection of legends about celestial phenomena and meteorological events, 1967-2005

 Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: FA 06 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains legends concerning the length of the day, the existence and motions of the sun and moon, the origin of constellations and the evening star, the source of winds, and the appearance of the Northern Lights. Legends' origins are ascribed to Chinese, Polynesian, Native American/Alaskan Native, and family tradition. Items were collected by students in folklore classes at Brigham Young University, Utah State University, and the University of Utah from 1967 to 2005.

Dates: 1967-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / FA 06, Collection of etiological legends

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  • Subject: Atmosphere -- Folklore X

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