Astronomicon Liber Primus[-Quintus] [Latin]

By Marcus Manilius

Astronomicon by Marcus Manilius, a Roman poet and astrologer, is a first-century Latin didactic poem that explores astronomy and astrology. This edition, Astronomicon liber primus -quintus], presents the first five books of Manilius's work. Written in hexameter verse, the poem seeks to explain the cosmos and the influence of celestial bodies on human affairs. It offers insights into the constellations, zodiac signs, and their perceived effects, reflecting the astronomical and astrological knowledge of the Roman era.

Manilius's Astronomicon provides valuable insight into the intersection of science, philosophy, and literature in the ancient world. This edition offers scholars and enthusiasts a chance to engage with a foundational text in the history of astronomy and classical literature.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1175042595
• ISBN13: 9781175042590
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.7"