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Skywatchers, Shamans and Kings: Astronomy and the Archaeology of Power - Wiley Popular Science New edition
E. C. Krupp
Skywatchers, Shamans and Kings: Astronomy and the Archaeology of Power - Wiley Popular Science New edition
E. C. Krupp
This text describes how ancient kings and shamans all over the world used their special knowledge of the night sky to rule their kingdoms and empires. It explains that this celestial knowledge was central to the religions and myths of most ancient cultures.
364 pages, 150 photographs, illustrations and drawings
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 12, 1999 |
ISBN13 | 9780471329756 |
Publishers | Turner Publishing Company |
Pages | 364 |
Dimensions | 190 × 235 × 20 mm · 657 g |