Calendars, Symbols and Orientations
Author | : European Society for Astronomy in Culture. Meeting |
Publisher | : Ocarina Books |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106017042984 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Calendars, Symbols and Orientations written by European Society for Astronomy in Culture. Meeting and published by Ocarina Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 24 papers examines the numerous ways in which the stars influenced our ancestors' view of the world. From Stonehenge and Ramesside star clocks to the use of ropes in astronomy, and even an Orion-based pregnancy calendar, this volume covers a vast array of periods and places.