An Essay On Myth And The Frame Of Time: Hamlet's Mill
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Giorgio De Santillana And Hertha Von Dechend
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: London: Macmillan, 1970
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Top-edge slightly tanned, small tear back of DJ close to spine
This seminal work in cultural astronomy and mythology uncovers the profound astronomical knowledge embedded within ancient myths and legends. It argues that narratives like Hamlet's Mill are not mere fables but sophisticated allegories preserving observations of celestial mechanics, particularly the precession of the equinoxes. The text presents a compelling case for a reinterpretation of global mythologies, illustrating how these stories functioned as mnemonic devices for complex scientific data. With meticulous scholarship, it details a forgotten intellectual tradition, challenging conventional views on the origins of science and human understanding of the cosmos. This influential study offers a revolutionary perspective on the intersection of myth, science, and the human imagination.
Author: Giorgio De Santillana And Hertha Von Dechend
Published: 1970, London: Macmillan
Author: Giorgio De Santillana And Hertha Von Dechend
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: London: Macmillan, 1970
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Top-edge slightly tanned, small tear back of DJ close to spine
This seminal work in cultural astronomy and mythology uncovers the profound astronomical knowledge embedded within ancient myths and legends. It argues that narratives like Hamlet's Mill are not mere fables but sophisticated allegories preserving observations of celestial mechanics, particularly the precession of the equinoxes. The text presents a compelling case for a reinterpretation of global mythologies, illustrating how these stories functioned as mnemonic devices for complex scientific data. With meticulous scholarship, it details a forgotten intellectual tradition, challenging conventional views on the origins of science and human understanding of the cosmos. This influential study offers a revolutionary perspective on the intersection of myth, science, and the human imagination.