00:00Welcome back to our exploration of the mystical Dogon demigods.
00:09In our last episode, we unveil the enigmatic Namo, the divine being central to Dogon mythology.
00:18Today, we venture into the stars to uncover the profound celestial knowledge of the Dogon
00:25people and their extraordinary connection to the cosmos.
00:30Imagine standing under the vast African sky filled with countless stars twinkling in the
00:37night.
00:38For the Dogon, these stars are more than distant lights, they are deeply intertwined with their
00:44myths and beliefs.
00:47The Dogon possess an astronomical knowledge that predates modern science, and it's their
00:54understanding of the Sirius star system that has particularly fascinated scholars.
01:00The Dogon's most remarkable revelation is their knowledge of Sirius B, a white dwarf
01:08star invisible to the naked eye.
01:11According to Dogon lore, the Namo informed them of Sirius B's existence long before it
01:18was discovered by Western astronomers in 1862.
01:23How could an ancient, isolated tribe have such precise knowledge of a star system 8.6
01:30light-years away?
01:31The Dogon believe that Sirius B, known as Potolo in their language, is a tiny but immensely
01:40heavy star, describing it as the heaviest seed in the universe.
01:45This aligns with modern descriptions of white dwarfs, which are incredibly dense.
01:52The Namo are said to have come from a planet orbiting Sirius B, bringing with them their
01:59advance, knowledge and spiritual teachings.
02:03This celestial connection doesn't stop at Sirius B. The Dogon also speak of a third
02:10star in the Sirius system, called Emya, which they describe as having a larger orbit around
02:17them.
02:18Sirius A, a modern astronomy, has yet to confirm the existence of Sirius C. The Dogon's detail
02:26accounts continue to intrigue and inspire curiosity.
02:32The significance of these stars is celebrated through Dogon rituals and ceremonies.
02:40One such ceremony, Zesigui, a once-in-sixty-year event that marks the renewal of the world
02:48and the rebirth of the Namo, during this celebration the Dogon honor the Namo's descent from the
02:56heavens and their divine gifts to humanity.
03:00The Dogon's astronomical knowledge is not just a testament to their observational skills
03:07but also a profound reflection their spiritual beliefs.
03:12For them the stars are not just physical entities but living beings with whom they share a cosmic
03:19bond.
03:21This celestial connection reinforces their understanding of the universe and their place
03:27within it.
03:28In the next episode, we'll delve into the dramatic role of the Namo in the Dogon creation
03:35story and their influence on the formation of the cosmos.
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03:50Thank you for joining us on this celestial journey and stay tuned as we continue to uncover
03:57the secrets of the Dogon demigods.
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