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100 1 _aBlake, J. F.
_q(John Frederick),
_d1839-1906
245 1 0 _aAstronomical Myths: Based on Flammarions's "History of the Heavens"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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
700 1 _aFlammarion, Camille,
_d1842-1925
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36495
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