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. 2005 Oct 10;2(4):459–463. doi: 10.1093/ecam/neh130

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Chumash pictograph of a comet—in February of 1824, a comet appeared in the sky. This indicated a change or a new beginning (12). There followed a revolt on February 24, 1824 against the Missions Santa Ynez and La Purisima by the Chumash. This revolt may have been precipitated by the flogging of an Indian in the Mission Santa Ynez (8). The Chumash were much aware of the night sky and may have found comets beautiful and mysterious. Drawing by J. Adams and used by permission from Abedus Press.