Aratus and the Astronomical Tradition
(Part of the Classical Culture and Society Series)
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Why were the stars so important in Rome? Their literary presence far outweighs their role as a time-reckoning device, which was, in any case, superseded by the synchronization of the civil and solar years under Julius Caesar. One answer is tied to their usefulness in symbolizing a universe built on "intelligent design." From Plato's time onwards, the stars are most often seen in literature as evidence for a divine plan in the layout and maintenance...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0199781680
ISBN13:9780199781683
Release Date:October 2013
Publisher:OUP Us
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.1" x 9.3"
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