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Keep your textbook rentals for a semester and rental return shipping is free. > See more product promotions _________________________________________________________________ Book Description Publication Date: October 21, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1851094776 | ISBN-13: 978-1851094776 Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth draws on archaeological evidence and oral traditions to reveal how prehistoric humans perceived the skies and celestial phenomena. With over 200 entries, it offers a number of ways to approach ancient astronomy, from key examples and case studies worldwide (Stonehenge; Mexican and Egyptian pyramids; Chaco Canyon, New Mexico; the Nazca lines in Peru) to general themes (cosmologies, calendars, ancient ideas of space and time, origin myths), to fundamental concepts and methods (how the sky has changed over the centuries, how to survey a site), and to the field's most frequently asked questions (How did ancient peoples navigate the ocean using the stars? How does astrology relate to ancient astronomy? Can ancient sites be dated astronomically?) By revealing the astronomical significance of some of the world's most famous ancient landmarks and enduring myths and by showing how different themes and concepts are connected, Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth brings a unique authoritative perspective to an area too often left to speculation and sensationalism. Show more Show less Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth draws on archaeological evidence and oral traditions to reveal how prehistoric humans perceived the skies and celestial phenomena. With over 200 entries, it offers a number of ways to approach ancient astronomy, from key examples and case studies worldwide (Stonehenge; Mexican and Egyptian pyramids; Chaco Canyon, New Mexico; the Nazca lines in Peru) to general themes (cosmologies, calendars, ancient ideas of space and time, origin myths), to fundamental concepts and methods (how the sky has changed over the centuries, how to survey a site), and to the field's most frequently asked questions (How did ancient peoples navigate the ocean using the stars? How does astrology relate to ancient astronomy? Can ancient sites be dated astronomically?) By revealing the astronomical significance of some of the world's most famous ancient landmarks and enduring myths and by showing how different themes and concepts are connected, Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth brings a unique authoritative perspective to an area too often left to speculation and sensationalism. _________________________________________________________________ Frequently Bought Together Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth + Mysteries and Discoveries of Archaeoastronomy: From Giza to Easter Island + Stairways to the Stars: Skywatching in Three Great Ancient Cultures Price for all three: $103.66 Add all three to Cart Add all three to Wish List Show availability and shipping details Buy the selected items together * [_] This item: Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth by Clive L.N. 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From Stonehenge to Angkor Wat, many of the world's most famous ancient monuments owe their existence to humanity's mastery of and reverence for the night sky. _________________________________________________________________ Product Details * Hardcover: 518 pages * Publisher: ABC-CLIO (October 21, 2005) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 1851094776 * ISBN-13: 978-1851094776 * Product Dimensions: 7 x 1.2 x 10 inches * Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) * Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews) * Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,409,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? _________________________________________________________________ More About the Author > Visit Amazon's C. L. N. Ruggles Page C. L. N. Ruggles Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more. _________________________________________________________________ Customer Reviews 4.5 out of 5 stars (2) 4.5 out of 5 stars 5 star 1 4 star 1 3 star 0 2 star 0 1 star 0 See both customer reviews Share your thoughts with other customers Write a customer review Most Helpful Customer Reviews 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Archaeoloastronomy at its best! March 11, 2006 By D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer Format:Hardcover Clive Ruggles is professor of archaeoastronomy at the University of Leicester and has published numerous astronomy works in past: his ANCIENT ASTRONOMY: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COSMOLOGIES AND MYTH provides over 200 A-Z entries in an updated collection of world case studies revolving around themes ranging from calendars and space/time concepts to key issues of assessing evidence. Jargon-free explanations, discussions of problematic issues, bibliographic references and history and observations make for a reference recommended to a wide audience, from high school through college. Comment | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful 4.0 out of 5 stars Archeo astronomy May 2, 2012 By Oldman Oscar Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase the Book presents exactly what it is: an encyclopedia. It presents different points of view for each topic and is well organized. A good reference book to keep when reading other similar material and one needs a cross check. Comment | Was this review helpful to you? 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