Pleiades Setting
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Pleiades Setting
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Author : Keith C. Sidwell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Pleiades Setting written by Keith C. Sidwell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Greek literature categories.
Phaenomena
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Author : Aratus (Solensis.)
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2010-07
Phaenomena written by Aratus (Solensis.) and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07 with History categories.
After the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Phaenomena was the most widely read poem in the ancient world. Its fame was immediate. It was translated into Latin by Ovid and Cicero and quoted by St. Paul in the New Testament, and it was one of the few Greek poems translated into Arabic. Aratus’ Phaenomena is a didactic poem—a practical manual in verse that teaches the reader to identify constellations and predict weather. The poem also explains the relationship between celestial phenomena and such human affairs as agriculture and navigation. Despite the historical and pedagogical importance of the poem, no English edition suitable for students and general readers has been available for decades. Aaron Poochigian’s lively translation makes accessible one of the most influential poets of antiquity. Poochigian's interpretation of the Phaenomena reestablishes the ancient link between poetry and science and demonstrates that verse is an effective medium for instruction. Featuring references to Classical mythology and science, star charts of the northern and southern skies, extensive notes, and an introduction to the work’s stylistic features and literary reception, this dynamic work will appeal to students of Ancient Greece who want to deepen their understanding of the Classical world.
Exploring Ancient Skies
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Author : David H. Kelley
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2005-12-06
Exploring Ancient Skies written by David H. Kelley and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-12-06 with Science categories.
Exploring Ancient Skies brings together the methods of archaeology and the insights of modern astronomy to explore the science of astronomy as it was practiced in various cultures prior to the invention of the telescope. The book reviews an enormous and growing body of literature on the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, the Far East, and the New World (particularly Mesoamerica), putting the ancient astronomical materials into their archaeological and cultural contexts. The authors begin with an overview of the field and proceed to essential aspects of naked-eye astronomy, followed by an examination of specific cultures. The book concludes by taking into account the purposes of ancient astronomy: astrology, navigation, calendar regulation, and (not least) the understanding of our place and role in the universe. Skies are recreated to display critical events as they would have appeared to ancient observers - events such as the supernova of 1054, the 'lion horoscope' or the 'Star of Bethlehem.' Exploring Ancient Skies provides a comprehensive overview of the relationships between astronomy and other areas of human investigation. It will be useful as a reference for scholars and students in both astronomy and archaeology, and will be of compelling interest to readers who seek a broad understanding of our collective intellectual history.
The Golden Bough A Study In Magic And Religion Third Edition Vol 07 Of 12
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Author : James Frazer
language : en
Publisher: Litres
Release Date : 2021-12-02
The Golden Bough A Study In Magic And Religion Third Edition Vol 07 Of 12 written by James Frazer and has been published by Litres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-02 with Fiction categories.
Works And Customs In Palestine Volume I 2
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Author : Gustaf Dalman
language : en
Publisher: Al Nasher Technical Services
Release Date : 2024-05-16
Works And Customs In Palestine Volume I 2 written by Gustaf Dalman and has been published by Al Nasher Technical Services this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-16 with Social Science categories.
Volume I; Part 2, Spring and Summer, continues dealing with agriculture in general, because the seasons of Palestine could not be described without describing the various farming tasks connected to them, and the religious customs associated with them.
The Power Of Stars
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Author : Bryan E. Penprase
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-05-05
The Power Of Stars written by Bryan E. Penprase and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-05 with Science categories.
Completely revised and updated, this new edition provides a readable, beautifully illustrated journey through world cultures and the vibrant array of sky mythology, creation stories, models of the universe, temples and skyscrapers that each culture has created to celebrate and respond to the power of the night sky. Sections on the archaeoastronomy of South Asia and South East Asia have been expanded, with original photography and new research on temple alignments in Southern India, and new material describing the astronomical practices of Indonesia, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries. Beautiful photographs of temples in India and Asia have been added, as well as new diagrams explaining the alignment of these structures and the astronomical underpinnings of temples within the Pallava and Chola cultures. From new fieldwork in the Four Corners region of North America, Dr. Penprase has included accounts of Pueblo skywatching and photographs of ceremonial kivas that help elucidate the rich astronomical knowledge of the Pueblo people. The popular “Archaeoastronomy of Skyscrapers” section of the book has been updated as well, with new interpretations of skyscrapers in Indonesia, Taiwan and China.With the rapid pace of discovery in astronomy and astrophysics, entirely new perspectives are emerging about dark matter, inflation and the future of the universe. The Power of Stars puts these discoveries in context and describes how they fit into the modern perspective of cosmology, which has arisen from the universal human response to the sky that has inspired both ancient and modern cultures.
Ovid
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Author : Ovid
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1870
Ovid written by Ovid and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1870 with Calendar, Roman categories.
An Historical Account Of The Origin And Progress Of Astronomy
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Author : John Narrien
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1833
An Historical Account Of The Origin And Progress Of Astronomy written by John Narrien and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1833 with Astronomy categories.
The Commerce And Navigation Of The Ancients In The Indian Ocean
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Author : William Vincent
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1807
The Commerce And Navigation Of The Ancients In The Indian Ocean written by William Vincent and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1807 with Classical geography categories.
Beyond 2012 Catastrophe Or Awakening
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Author : Geoff Stray
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2009-05-21
Beyond 2012 Catastrophe Or Awakening written by Geoff Stray and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-21 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
An illustrated, encyclopedic overview of the prophecies, calendars, and theories that indicate the year 2012 is a threshold of great change for humanity • Looks at the scientific and anthropological evidence for the rare galactic alignment due to occur in December 2012 • Sifts through the catastrophic theories to show what we might really expect in 2012 In December of 2012 the Mayan Calendar’s Great Cycle will come to an end. Opinion remains divided as to whether apocalyptic scenarios of worldwide destruction or utopian visions of a spiritually renewed humanity will prevail after this key date has passed. What is certain, however, is that a rare galactic alignment will occur, one so unique that it is found at the core of many wisdom traditions from around the globe. Geoff Stray has been collecting the vast amounts of data relating to the 2012 phenomena since 1982. Far from confining his research to the Maya, who provide the most prominent predictions indicating this date will herald significant changes for humanity, he has studied the prophetic traditions of other cultures--including the Tibetan, Chinese, Jewish, Ethiopian, and tribal cultures from around the globe--to show the kind of convergence of cosmic purposes happening along a number of parallel tracks. This book offers an extensive study of many modern theories, including Terence McKenna’s timewave zero and Maurice Cotterell’s sunspot research as well as anomalous phenomena such as near death experiences and crop circles. Sifting through all the scientific research and speculation that the year 2012 has inspired, Geoff Stray provides an encyclopedic look at what we might really expect on this pivotal date.