A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
Book Details
Author(s)
Roger Beck
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN
1405110740
ISBN-13
9781405110747
Availability
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Sales Rank
#1,559,296
Category
History
Marketplace
United States 🇺🇸
Description
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.
