Ioannis Laurentii Lydi Liber de Ostentis Et Calendaria Graeca Omnia [Latin]

By Curt Wachsmuth

Ioannis Laurentii Lydi Liber De Ostentis Et Calendaria Graeca Omnia, edited by Curt Wachsmuth, is a scholarly edition of the works of Ioannes Laurentius Lydus, a 6th-century Byzantine administrator and writer. This Latin edition, originally published in 1897, presents Lydus's treatise "De Ostentis" (On Portents), exploring ancient Roman and Greek beliefs about omens and divination.

The book also includes a comprehensive collection of Greek calendars, offering valuable insights into ancient timekeeping and astronomical knowledge. Wachsmuth's meticulous editing and annotation make this edition an indispensable resource for scholars of classical history, Byzantine studies, and the history of science.

This work sheds light on the cultural and intellectual milieu of the late Roman Empire and the early Byzantine period, preserving a wealth of information about ancient religious practices, folklore, and calendrical systems.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1146372795
• ISBN13: 9781146372794
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.7"