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Stars, Myths and Rituals in Etruscan Rome (Space and Society)
Leonardo Magini
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Description for Stars, Myths and Rituals in Etruscan Rome (Space and Society)
Hardcover. Series: Space and Society. Num Pages: 181 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HRKP4; PGZ; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 468.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
Space and Society
Number of Pages
181
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319072654
SKU
V9783319072654
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