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_aBlake, J. F. _q(John Frederick), _d1839-1906 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAstronomical Myths: Based on Flammarions's "History of the Heavens" |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-06-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Astronomical Myths: Based on Flammarion's 'History of the Heavens'" by J. F. Blake et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the early ideas, both mythical and practical, that various civilizations held regarding astronomy and the cosmos, drawing from the popular French text by Camille Flammarion. The book aims to trace the development of human understanding of the heavens, illustrating how historical astronomical thought intersects with ancient religious beliefs. The opening of the book outlines its purpose and scope, emphasizing the transformation in human perspective on the universe from ancient times to modernity. It discusses how early civilizations viewed the heavens as a solid canopy above a stationary Earth, intertwining celestial observations with their daily lives and religious practices. The author sets the stage for exploring the rich history of astronomy, touching upon the myths that arose from these observations and the resultant philosophical implications. The narrative establishes a foundation for examining various ancient cultures' astronomical practices and beliefs, highlighting the significant shifts in understanding that occurred over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAstronomy -- History | ||
| 653 | _aCosmology | ||
| 653 | _aConstellations | ||
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_aFlammarion, Camille, _d1842-1925 |
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