Astronomy, weather, and calendars in the ancient world: parapegmata and related texts in classical and near-eastern societies
Auteur :
Lehoux, Daryn
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107404779
Date de publication :
19 juil. 2012
Dimensions :
24,4 x 17,0 x 3,0 cm
Poids :
920 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A clear and accessible account of a set of popular instruments and texts (parapegmata) used in antiquity for astronomical weather prediction and the regulation of day-to-day life. For the first time the sources are presented in full, with an accompanying translation and a new and comprehensive analysis.