Prehistoric Astronomy and Ritual by Aubrey Burl (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Prehistoric Astronomy and Ritual by Aubrey Burl Explains how people in the British Isles, four thousand or more years ago, identified life and death with the cycle of midwinter and midsummer and with the risings and settings of the sun and moon. Unlike other works, the emphasis here is upon people rather than preturbations and eclipses. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book explains how people in the British Isles, four thousand or more years ago, identified life and death with the cycle of midwinter and midsummer and the risings and settings of the sun and moon. Author Biography Aubrey Burl is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and an Honoary Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. His interest has always been in the early societies of prehistoric Britain, particularly in their ritual practices. Table of Contents Introduction; Discovery and proof of Prehistoric astronomy and ritual; Sun, moon and Prehistoric people; Problems and some answers: Callanish and Ballochroy; The Primitive phase: Burial Places, 4000-3000 BC; The developed phase: stone circles, 3000-2000 BC; The local phase: standing stones, 2000-1250 BC; Balquhain: The Stone that puts the starts to flight; The future; Sites to visit; Further reading Long Description Stonehenge was not an observatory used by druidical astronomer-priests. It was, instead, a monument in which the moon and the sun and the dead were joined together. In this book the author explains how people in the British Isles, four thousand or more years ago, identified life and death with the cycle of midwinter and midsummer and with the risings and settings of the sun and moon. This is why so many megalithic monuments have astronomical sightlines built into them. This book describes how astronomical customs developed in the British Isles. Unlike other works about megalithic astronomy technical explanations about azimuths and declinations are kept to their simplest. The emphasis here is upon people rather than pertrubations and eclipses. Details ISBN0747806144 Author Aubrey Burl Short Title PREHISTORIC ASTRONOMY & RITUAL Pages 72 Series Shire Archaeology Language English ISBN-10 0747806144 ISBN-13 9780747806141 Media Book Format Paperback Edition 2nd Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780852636213 Place of Publication London Imprint Shire Publications DOI 10.1604/9780747806141 Series Number 32 UK Release Date 2005-04-01 NZ Release Date 2005-04-01 Translated from English Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-04-01 DEWEY 936.1 Illustrations 1 col Audience General AU Release Date 2012-05-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:168359684;

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