The Rising And Settings Of The Stars And Their Significance To The Ancient Egyptians

by J. Norman Lockyer

Book Overview

The book ""The Rising And Settings Of The Stars And Their Significance To The Ancient Egyptians"" by J. Norman Lockyer is a comprehensive study of the astronomical knowledge and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. The author explores the significance of the rising and setting of the stars in the Egyptian culture and how they were used to determine the seasons, the flooding of the Nile, and the timing of religious festivals.Lockyer describes the various...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141796829X
• ISBN13: 9781417968299
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"