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Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World

Parapegmata and Related Texts in Classical and Near-Eastern Societies

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Exploring the intersection of ancient astronomy, meteorology, physics, and calendrics, this book delves into the sophisticated instruments and texts used for weather prediction in antiquity. It highlights how farmers, doctors, and sailors relied on these tools to align their activities with celestial events. Featuring full translations of key sources, the analysis investigates methodologies, evolving instruments, and the transmission of knowledge across cultures in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, shedding light on the development of astrometeorology.

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Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World, Daryn Lehoux

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Título
Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World
Subtítulo
Parapegmata and Related Texts in Classical and Near-Eastern Societies
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2007
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
582
ISBN10
0521851815
ISBN13
9780521851817
Serie
Descripción
Exploring the intersection of ancient astronomy, meteorology, physics, and calendrics, this book delves into the sophisticated instruments and texts used for weather prediction in antiquity. It highlights how farmers, doctors, and sailors relied on these tools to align their activities with celestial events. Featuring full translations of key sources, the analysis investigates methodologies, evolving instruments, and the transmission of knowledge across cultures in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome, shedding light on the development of astrometeorology.