Leonardo Magini

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Stars, Myths and Rituals in Etruscan Rome (Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 2015)Paperback - Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 2015, 23 August 2016

Stars, Myths and Rituals in Etruscan Rome (Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 2015)
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Part of Series
Space and Society
Print Length
181 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Springer
Date Published
23 Aug 2016
ISBN-10
3319360019
ISBN-13
9783319360010

Description

This book offers a detailed and fascinating picture of the astonishing astronomical knowledge on which the Roman calendar, traditionally attributed to the king Numa Pompilius (reign 715-673 B.C.), was based. This knowledge, of Mesopotamian origins, related mainly to the planetary movements and to the occurrence of eclipses in the solar system. The author explains the Numan year and cycle and illustrates clearly how astronomical phenomena exerted a powerful influence over both public and private life. A series of concise chapters examine the dates of the Roman festivals, describe the related rites and myths and place the festivals in relation to the planetary movements and astronomical events. Special reference is made to the movements of the moon and Venus, their relation to the language of myth, and the particular significance that Venus was considered to have for female fertility. The book clearly demonstrates the depth of astronomical knowledge reflected in the Roman religious calendar and the designated festive days. It will appeal both to learned connoisseurs and to amateurs with a particular interest in the subject.

Product Details

Author:
Leonardo Magini
Book Edition:
Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 2015
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
NL
Date Published:
23 August 2016
Dimensions:
23.39 x 15.6 x 1.17 cm
Genre:
Classics
ISBN-10:
3319360019
ISBN-13:
9783319360010
Language:
English
Location:
Cham
Pages:
181
Publisher:
Weight:
308.44 gm

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