The dawn of astronomy by Sir Norman Lockyer
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"The Dawn of Astronomy" by Sir Norman Lockyer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the early astronomical views and practices of ancient Egyptians, focusing particularly on their temple worship and mythology. Lockyer aims to uncover how the orientation of temples and their associated astronomical knowledge contributed to the development of civilization in Egypt." The opening portion of the text serves as a preface where Lockyer
outlines the significant advancements in astronomy and the scientific methods that have shaped our understanding of celestial phenomena. He emphasizes the pivotal role of ancient Egyptian civilization in early astronomy, noting that knowledge of celestial bodies emerged from their religious practices and temple constructions. Lockyer shares his personal journey that led him to investigate the astronomical orientations of temples and their possible connections to mythology, hinting at the broader inquiries he hopes to pursue throughout the volume. He underscores the need for further research into the astronomical basis of Egyptian mythology to better understand their civilization's cultural and scientific frameworks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lockyer, Norman, Sir, 1836-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The dawn of astronomy A study of the temple-worship and mythology of the ancient Egyptians |
| Credits | Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Sun worship |
| Subject | Astronomy, Egyptian |
| Subject | Temples -- Egypt |
| Subject | Sun -- Mythology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64849 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 702 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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