The great temple of Amen-Ra at Thebes... is oriented to the setting sun of the season so important to Egyptians, that of the summer solstice, and this fact strengthens the opinion that Amen was considered to be a god in some way presiding over the course of the year and its right measurement. -from "Amen and the Egyptian Year" First published in 1903 as Ancient Calendars and Constellations, this overview of early astronomical observations and how they influenced the belief systems and religions of early civilizations quickly became a resource later scholars looked to for guidance. From the very beginnings of astronomy, nearly 8,000 years ago, to the more "modern" ancient astronomies of Greece, Egypt, India, Persia, and China, this charming and erudite book will fascinate students of science, history, and mythology as well as lovers of the night sky.
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Epping and Strassmaier, in their book Astronomisches aus Babylon, have lately translated three small documents, originally inscribed on clay tablets in the second century b.c. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Epping and Strassmaier, in their book Astronomisches aus Babylon, have lately translated three small documents, originally inscribed on clay tablets in the second century b.c. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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This book contains ancient Vedic, Chinese, Chaldean, Accadian, Median and Assyrian astrological calendars. It examines zodiacal constellations at different historical ages, proposing astronomical explanations of ancient myths. Includes diagrams made from a precessional globe.
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Thought provoking but suggest knowing more than English to read
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An older compilation but it seems to justify some views beyond what others have for timelines. The logic seems to work where others seem to gloss over proofs, so it has value - but I need more sources to be confident in the timeline. There are a number of points where it pulls in direct quotes in French or German so without enough knowledge there you will miss some information.
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