The Egyptian Cult Of Northern As Opposed To Southern Stars

By J. Norman Lockyer and Norman Lockyer

Book Overview

The book ""The Egyptian Cult Of Northern As Opposed To Southern Stars"" by J. Norman Lockyer is a detailed exploration of the ancient Egyptian culture's fascination with celestial bodies, specifically the stars. The author delves into the differences between the northern and southern stars as they were perceived by the Egyptians, and how these differences influenced their religious beliefs and practices.Lockyer draws on a wealth of primary sources, including hieroglyphic inscriptions, temple reliefs, and astronomical texts, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Egyptian cult of stars. He examines the various constellations and their associated myths and deities, as well as the role of astronomy in the Egyptian calendar and in predicting important events such as the annual Nile flood.The book also explores the influence of Egyptian star worship on other cultures, including the Greeks and the Romans. Lockyer argues that the Egyptian cult of stars was not only a religious practice, but also a scientific one, as the Egyptians were among the first to develop a sophisticated understanding of astronomy.Overall, ""The Egyptian Cult Of Northern As Opposed To Southern Stars"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian culture, astronomy, or the intersection of religion and science.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dawn of Astronomy, by J. Norman Lockyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591123.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417969938
• ISBN13: 9781417969937
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"