Moon Lore (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169318014)

Moon Lore is a book written by Timothy Harley that explores the various myths, legends, and beliefs associated with the moon. The book delves into the cultural significance of the moon in different societies throughout history, including ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Egyptians, and Mayans. It also explores the scientific aspects of the moon, including its phases, cycles, and gravitational effects on Earth. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the moon, including lunar eclipses, werewolves, lunar deities, lunar calendars, and moon magic. Moon Lore is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the cultural and scientific significance of the moon.1885. This work is a contribution to light literature and to the literature of light. The first part is mythological and mirthsome. The second part, deals with moon worship. The third part talks of lunar superstitions, many of which yet live in the vagaries that sour and shade our modern sweetness and light. And finally, the fourth part is a literary essay on lunar inhabitation, presenting in nuce the present state of the enigma of the plurality of worlds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Timothy Harley
ISBN-10: 1169318010
ISBN-13: 9781169318014
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.67lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d