Abstract
In antiquity, astrology as the “science of the stars” combined the calculation of the stars’ movements with a hermeneutical attempt to interpret the meaning of planetary dynamics for human affairs. The chapter traces the origins of astrological reasoning to ancient Mesopotamia and discusses its reception in Greek culture. A brief outlook on the place of astrology in the Roman Empire concludes the overview.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Companion to Greek Science, Medicine and Technology |
| Editors | Georgia L. Irby |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Chapter | 7 |
| Pages | 114-129 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Volume | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118373057 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118372678 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2016 |