A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
Roger Beck
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.
Năm:
2006
In lần thứ:
1
Nhà xuát bản:
Wiley-Blackwell
Ngôn ngữ:
english
Trang:
176
ISBN 10:
1405171626
ISBN 13:
9781405171625
Loạt:
Brief Histories of the Ancient World
File:
PDF, 1.34 MB
IPFS:
,
english, 2006
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