A Brief History of Ancient Astrology

English

Series: Brief Histories of the Ancient World Ser.

Volume: 3

ISBN: 0470775378

EAN: 9780470775370

Category: Body, Mind & Spirit / Astrology / General

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Release Date: 04/15/2008

Synopsis: 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

Illustrated: No

Format: eBook - PDF

Pages: 176