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How Is Knowledge Passed Down Without Writing or Maps? - Songlines and the Aboriginal Relationship to Country | Sleepy Facts About History
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The Australian continent is one of the most arid places on Earth, yet for tens of thousands of years, people have crossed it without maps, compasses, or written directions. Instead, they have carried the necessary knowledge in songs. This episode explores the system of knowledge known as the songline, examining how these paths integrate geography, law, memory, kinship, and ecology into a single performed reality. Far from being simple oral maps or mystical navigation aids, songlines…
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