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Somalis, particularly those who still follow the traditional nomadic life, have a profound interest in, and knowledge of the weather, the stars and planets, and their penetrating effects upon the lives of this people. This is reflected in the languages which link astronomical phenomena to events in nomadic life with which they are associated. I was myself a camel-herder when I was just a little boy, and I recall many of these sayings and songs. They have always intrigued me, and during my life I have collected very many more. -Stars, Seasons and Weather in Somali Pastoral Traditions: Muuse H. I. Galaal. The first few opening statements written as an academic paper to educate the westerners about the Somalis and their knowledge in the heavenly bodies. It is forwarded by the then Secretary of State for education; Hassan Ali Mirreh and dated as 9th of July 1970. What a read......Thanks Abdirahman Abtidon.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:23:00 +0000

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