PDF-(EBOOK)-Echoes of the Ancient Skies: The Astronomy of Lost Civilizations (Dover Books

It should be read by anyone even remotely interested in the long saga of the universes profound and lasting influence on mankinds development New ScientistA grand book Publishers WeeklyDr Krupp teaches us once more to look up at the stars and marvel Ray BradburyThe 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 worlds 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 skywatching 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 universeBeginning 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 astronomys 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 208 illustrations Bibliography IndexThis remarkable book written by one of the greatest experts on archaeoastronomy is packed with valuable information Message to Eagle. 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