Ancient Astronomy An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth

Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth
ABC-CLIO | 2005 | ISBN: 1851096167 1851094776 9781851094776 | 549 pages | PDF | 11 MB

Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth draws on archaeological evidence and oral traditions to reveal how prehistoric humans perceived the skies and celestial phenomena. With over 200 entries, it offers a number of ways to approach ancient astronomy, from key examples and case studies worldwide to general themes, to fundamental concepts and methods, and to the field's most frequently asked questions.