The Egyptian And Babylonian Ecliptic Constellations (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417970490)

The book titled ""The Egyptian and Babylonian Ecliptic Constellations"" authored by J. Norman Lockyer is a comprehensive study of the astronomical knowledge and practices of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Babylon. The book delves into the origins of the constellations that were used by these civilizations to track the movements of celestial bodies and to navigate the night sky.The author provides a detailed analysis of the Egyptian and Babylonian zodiacs, which were based on the movement of the sun and the stars along the ecliptic, the path that the sun appears to follow across the sky. The book also explores the religious and cultural significance of these constellations, which were often associated with deities and mythological figures.The author examines the astronomical knowledge of the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians, which was based on careful observation of the night sky and the development of sophisticated astronomical instruments. The book also discusses the influence of these ancient civilizations on the development of Greek and Roman astronomy.Overall, ""The Egyptian and Babylonian Ecliptic Constellations"" is a fascinating exploration of the astronomical knowledge and practices of two of the most influential civilizations in human history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of astronomy, ancient cultures, and the development of human knowledge.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dawn of Astronomy, by J. Norman Lockyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591123.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: J. Norman Lockyer
ISBN-10: 1417970499
ISBN-13: 9781417970490
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d