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A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
ISBN-13:
9780470775370
Veröffentl:
2008
Einband:
E-Book
Seiten:
176
Autor:
Roger Beck
Serie:
Brief Histories of the Ancient World
eBook Typ:
PDF
eBook Format:
Reflowable E-Book
Kopierschutz:
Adobe DRM [Hard-DRM]
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
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.
A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory andpractice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome andits cultural and political impact on ancient societies.* Discusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, incontrast to the modern dichotomy between science andsuperstition.* Explains the ancient understanding of the zodiac and its twelvesigns, the seven planets, and the fixed circle of 'places' againstwhich the signs and planets revolve.* Demonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in theancient manner, using original ancient horoscopes andhandbooks.* Considers the relevance of ancient astrology today.
List of Figures.List of Tables.Preface.1. Introduction. What was Astrology in Ancient Greece andRome?2. Origins and Types of Astrology. The Transfer of Astrologyfrom Babylon. The Pseudo-History of Astrology: "AlienWisdom".3. The Product: How to Construct a Simple Horoscope, AncientStyle.4. Structure and Meaning in the Horoscope, 1: The Aspects andthe "Places".5. Structure and Meaning in the Horoscope, 2: The Zodiac and itsSigns.6. Structure and Meaning in the Horoscope, 3: The Planets.7. Horoscopes and their Interpretation.8. A Matter of Life and Death: "Starters,""Destroyers," and "Length of Life." SomeSociopolitical Implications of Astrology.9. Conclusion: Why Bother with Ancient Astrology in theTwenty-First Century?Notes.References.Index.