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Buch (Softcover): Ratgeber
A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
Verlag:
John Wiley & Sons Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35807742
EAN: 9781405110747
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Zustellung: Di, 29.09.2026
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Beschreibung
A Brief History of Ancient Astrology. explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to ancient Greece and Rome. While recognizing the modern dichotomy between science and superstition, Roger Beck acknowledges the historical symbiosis between astrology and astronomy as it existed in the ancient world. This book 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. Using actual ancient horoscopes and handbooks, the author demonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner. The book also discusses the sociopolitical and cultural impact of astrology on the Graeco-Roman world. The author addresses the relevance of ancient astrology today, presenting it not as a predictive art, but as a medium for telling stories about our world and the human condition.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Roger Beck
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2006
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 176