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The book explores the origins and significance of the sidereal zodiac defined by the Babylonians over 2500 years ago, emphasizing its connection to the stars. It contrasts this ancient system with the tropical zodiac, which became dominant due to the influence of Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy in the 2nd century A.D. The narrative highlights how the sidereal zodiac was utilized across various cultures, including India, and how its knowledge faded over time, providing insights into the evolution of astrological practices.
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History of the Zodiac, Robert Powell
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- Rok vydání
- 2006
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- Titul
- History of the Zodiac
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Robert Powell
- Vydavatel
- Sophia Academic Press
- Rok vydání
- 2006
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781597311526
- Kategorie
- Příroda všeobecně
- Anotace
- The book explores the origins and significance of the sidereal zodiac defined by the Babylonians over 2500 years ago, emphasizing its connection to the stars. It contrasts this ancient system with the tropical zodiac, which became dominant due to the influence of Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy in the 2nd century A.D. The narrative highlights how the sidereal zodiac was utilized across various cultures, including India, and how its knowledge faded over time, providing insights into the evolution of astrological practices.