Publisher's Synopsis
Remarks on the Euphratean Astronomical Names of the Signs of the Zodiac by Robert Brown is a scholarly work that delves into the ancient astronomical knowledge of the Euphratean civilization, particularly in relation to the zodiac signs. The book provides a detailed analysis of the names of the zodiac signs as they were known in ancient Mesopotamia, and compares them to the corresponding names used in Greek and Roman astronomy. Brown draws on a variety of primary sources, including cuneiform tablets and other ancient texts, to explore the origins and meanings of these names, as well as their significance in Euphratean culture. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient astronomy and astrology, as well as anyone interested in the history of science and civilization.1891. Articles by Brown published in the Proceedings of the Society of Biblical Archaeology in the 1890s. Includes Remarks on the Tablet of the Thirty Stars, which is about tablets, written in the Babylonian cuneiform, that are of great interest in connection with archaic astronomy and stellar mythology. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
