concept   navigation
culture   Polynesia
statement   Polynesians relied on celestial and natural elements for traditional navigation in the Pacific Ocean.

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1 navigation Polynesia Traditional navigation methods using stars, winds, and natural signs to navigate the open ocean. 1
2 navigation Polynesia Polynesians used celestial navigation and wayfinding techniques to travel across the vast Pacific Ocean 1
3 navigation Polynesia Relies on ocean currents, wave patterns, and celestial navigation for sea travel 1
4 navigational stick chart Polynesia Navigational stick charts were historically used by Polynesian navigators to map ocean swells and currents for wayfinding 1
5 traditional navigation Polynesia Traditional navigation techniques using stars, waves, and other natural elements are highly valued and still utilized for sea voyages. 1