History Of The Zodiac
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History Of The Zodiac
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Author : Robert Powell
language : en
Publisher: Sophia Academic Press
Release Date : 2006-12-01
History Of The Zodiac written by Robert Powell and has been published by Sophia Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The zodiac was first clearly defined by the Babylonians some 2500 years ago, but until recently the basis of this original definition remained unknown. This zodiac of the Babylonians, known as the sidereal zodiac because it is specified in direct relation to the stars (Latin sideris, 'starry'), was used for centuries throughout the ancient world, all the way to India, and must be distinguished from the tropical zodiac in widespread use by astrologers in the West today, which was introduced only in the middle of the second century A.D. by the Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy. Such was Ptolemy's influence, however, that the tropical zodiac gained prominence and, except for its survival (in a variant form) in India, knowledge of the sidereal zodiac was lost. In this thrilling study of the history of the zodiac, first submitted in 2004 as his Ph.D. thesis, Robert Powell rescues the the sidereal zodiac from the dusts of time, tracing it back to the Babylonians in the sixth/fifth centuries B.C. The implications of this discovery-among them the restitution of the sideral zodiac to its rightful place at the heart of astrology-are immense, they key point being that the signs of the sidereal zodiac, each thirty degrees long, coincide closely with the twelve astronomical constellations of the same name, whereas the signs of the tropical zodiac, since they are defined in relation to the vernal point, now have no direct relationship to the corresponding zodiacal constellations, owing to the precession of the equinoxes.This revolutionary history of the zodiac includes chapters on the Egyptian decans and the Hindu nakshatras, showing how these sidereal divisions, which originated in Egypt and India, are related to the original Babylonian zodiac. It also sheds light on the controversy surrounding the 'zodiac question' (tropical vs. sidereal), illuminating the history of the tropical zodiac-showing that originally it was not a zodiac at all, but a calendar for describing the course of the seasons! This book, the fruit of thirty years of research, is intended not only for scholars but for general readers as well, and offers the clearest and most comprehensive study of the history of the zodiac yet published.
Horoscopes And Public Spheres
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Author : Günther Oestmann
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2012-02-14
Horoscopes And Public Spheres written by Günther Oestmann and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-14 with Religion categories.
This volume examines the specific role of horoscopic astrology in Western culture from antiquity to the nineteenth century. Focusing on the public appearance of astrological rhetoric, the essays break new ground for a better understanding of the function of horoscopes in public discourse. The volume's three parts address the use of imperial horoscopes in late antiquity, the transformation of doctrines and rhetorics in Islamic medieval contexts, and the important status of astrology in early modern Europe. The combination of in-depth historical studies and methodological considerations results in an important contribution to religious and cultural studies.
The Origin Of The Zodiac
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Author : Rupert Gleadow
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2011-11-02
The Origin Of The Zodiac written by Rupert Gleadow and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-02 with History categories.
Lively account examines the nature, philosophy, and mythology of the zodiac in ancient Mexico, Tibet, China, India, Greece, Rome, Babylon, and Egypt. Anecdotes and illustrations enhance a text that includes fascinating material on zodiacal gems and birthstones. An absorbing, well-researched study that will fascinate students, scholars, New Agers, and anyone interested in the zodiac's colorful history.
A Brief History Of Ancient Astrology
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Author : Roger Beck
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2008-04-15
A Brief History Of Ancient Astrology written by Roger Beck and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-15 with History categories.
A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient societies. Discusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between science and superstition. Explains the ancient understanding of the zodiac and its twelve signs, the seven planets, and the fixed circle of 'places' against which the signs and planets revolve. Demonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner, using original ancient horoscopes and handbooks. Considers the relevance of ancient astrology today.
Astrology
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Author : Peter Whitfield
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Astrology written by Peter Whitfield and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
The idea that the destiny of mankind is somehow linked to the stars goes back over 2500 years. A powerful force in the intellectual life of Greece and Rome, astrology was condemned to near-extinction by the rise of Christianity, but was reawakened in the Middle Ages and come to permeate philosophy, literature and art. Always liable to be debased and manipulated, the principles of astrology were nevertheless for many centuries an accepted facet of religious and scientific thought and daily life.
History Of The Zodiac
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Author : Bartel Leendert van der Waerden
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 19??
History Of The Zodiac written by Bartel Leendert van der Waerden and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 19?? with categories.
A History Of Western Astrology
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Author : S. Jim Tester
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 1987
A History Of Western Astrology written by S. Jim Tester and has been published by Boydell & Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Astrology categories.
The story of the history of Western astrology begins with the philosophers of Greece in the 5th century BC. the Greeks added numerology, geometry and rational thought. The philosophy of Plato and later of the Stoics made astrology respectable, and by the time Ptolemy wrote his textbook the Tetrabiblos, in the second century AD, the main lines of astrological practice as it is known today had already been laid down. In future centuries astrology shifted to Islam only to return to the West in medieval times where it flourished until the shift of ideas during the Renaissance.
Signs Of The Zodiac
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Author : Mary Ellen Snodgrass
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 1997-09-23
Signs Of The Zodiac written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-09-23 with Social Science categories.
The zodiacal signs impact art, advertising, literature, history, mythology, psychology, health, and language with their evocative imagery, symbols and scientific and religious lore. This fact-filled reference guide pulls together applications of the zodiacal signs in those fields and others. Each sign is explicated in a separate chapter which discusses its origin and importance in diverse cultures, including its history, artistic applications, traditions, literary and religious interpretations, psychological significance, and application to notable historical and contemporary figures. An organized overview with cross-references and indexing allows the zodiac to be studied from numerous points of view. Artistic representations of each of the 12 houses accompany the text. Introductory chapters on the origins of the zodiacal signs, the historical foundation of astrology, the zodiac in the first millennium A.D., and the zodiac in the arts and sciences provide a thorough overview and comparative examination of the influence of the zodiac in human history and thought. A detailed timeline synchronizes discoveries and development of zodiacal associations and thought around the world. Appendices list planetary correspondences in jewels, metals, herbs, color, flavor, form, shapes, food preferences, and senses, and the symptoms and pathologies associated with birth signs. The work also contains an extensive bibliography and index.
Ancient Astrology
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Author : Tamysn Barton
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-11
Ancient Astrology written by Tamysn Barton and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-11 with History categories.
An account of astrology from its beginnings in Mesopotamia, focusing on the Greco-Roman world, Ancient Astrology examines the theoretical development and changing social and political role of astrology.
The Zodiac As A Key To History
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Author : Zipporah Pottenger Dobyns
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
The Zodiac As A Key To History written by Zipporah Pottenger Dobyns and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Astrology categories.