Echoes of the ancient skies : the astronomy of lost civilizations
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Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2003.
Physical Description
xxv, 386 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Campbell Co. Public Library - Nonfiction
520.93 KRUPP
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Published
Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2003.
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Book
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English
Notes
General Note
Originally published: New York : Harper & Row, c1983.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-380) and index.
Summary
The intriguing world of archaeoastronomy - the study of ancient peoples' observations of the skies and the impact of what they saw on their cultural evolution - is the focus of this eminently readable and authoritative survey. Author E. C. Krupp, an astronomer, is the director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California. He is one of the world's greatest experts on archaeoastronomy, and the author of numerous books including Beyond the Blue Horizon (1992) and In Search of Ancient Astronomies (1978). His interpretations of sky-watching customs from around the world range from everyday pursuits such as measuring time and calculating planting seasons to philosophical issues concerning the role of humanity within the larger context of the universe. Beginning with an explanation of how the sky works and how people have relied upon its guidance for centuries, Dr. Krupp explores ancient and prehistoric observatories, from sites in China and Babylonia to Scotland and Peru. He relates sky god mythology from many cultures, discusses astronomy's influence on funerary rites and other vigils and rituals, and profiles sacred places such as Stonehenge and the kivas of the American Southwest. An extraordinary interdisciplinary work of investigation and discovery, this book offers a compelling portrait of the ancient stargazers, their beliefs, and their customs.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Krupp, E. C. 1. (2003). Echoes of the ancient skies: the astronomy of lost civilizations . Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Krupp, E. C. 1944-. 2003. Echoes of the Ancient Skies: The Astronomy of Lost Civilizations. Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Krupp, E. C. 1944-. Echoes of the Ancient Skies: The Astronomy of Lost Civilizations Dover Publications, 2003.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Krupp, E. C. 1944-. Echoes of the Ancient Skies: The Astronomy of Lost Civilizations Dover Publications, 2003.
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