087135
1997
London
13×21,5
meki
272
engleski
Cijena: 10,00 EUR
Calendars and Constellations of the Ancient World (original title Ancient Calendars and Constellations), published in 1903, is the work of the British historian of astronomy Emmeline Mary Plunket. The book explores how early astronomical observations shaped the calendars, religions and mythologies of ancient civilizations. In the book, Plunket analyzes the astronomical knowledge of Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Indians and Chinese. Her main contributions include: Origin of the Zodiac: Suggests that the Akkadian calendar dates from about 6000 BC. Kr. and that he was aligned with the constellation Aries. Astronomical interpretations of myths: The author suggests that many ancient legends and deities actually symbolize celestial phenomena, such as the annual passage of the Sun through the zodiac. Significance of Solstices and Equinoxes: Discusses how these events were crucial to the development of precise calendars and religious rituals. The Connection of Civilizations: Compares Chinese, Chaldean, and Indian systems (including the astronomy of the Rig Veda) to demonstrate a common ancient observation of the sky. The book is a collection of previously published works that have been brought together into a coherent whole, accompanied by numerous astronomical charts and diagrams. Although some of its chronological speculations are now considered outdated, the work remains a valuable resource for studying the history of archaeoastronomy.
