Polynesian Wayfinding Traditions Let Humans Roam The Pacific Ocean

Polynesian cultures have a remarkable navigational tradition. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and an intimate understanding of nature. Where Western cultures developed maps and tools to plot courses around the world, the Polynesian tradition is more about using human senses and pattern-finding skills to figure out where one is, and where one might be going.


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://hackaday.com/2024/02/01/polynesian-wayfinding-traditions-let-humans-roam-the-pacific-ocean/