Folklore - Venus & The Pleiades - The Birth of the Brightest Morning Star and the Evening Sparkle Stars

<p class="p1">Hosted by our show’s Director, Avivah Yamani.</p> <p class="p1">I will tell you a story from Mongolia about the birth of the brightest morning star and the evening sparkle stars. This story is part of the Stars of Asia Project during the International Year of Astronomy in 2009.</p> <p class="p1">Here’s the story. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Once upon a time there lived six brothers in a family. One day they gathered and discussed the idea of traveling the world.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">They then decided to travel separately and go in 6 different directions so they can learn more, get new knowledge and learn magic powers. They agreed to come back home after 3 years.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p class="p1">Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p1">Do go visit <a href= "http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop">http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop</a> for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p class="p1"><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href="http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">click</a>!)</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p1">The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. <a href=