Publisher's Synopsis
The Ancient Egyptian Calendar And Its Revision is a book written by J. Norman Lockyer that explores the history and evolution of the ancient Egyptian calendar. The book begins with an overview of the ancient Egyptian civilization and their understanding of time, which was closely tied to the movements of the stars and the sun. Lockyer then delves into the development of the Egyptian calendar, which was based on a lunar cycle and consisted of twelve months of thirty days each, with five additional days at the end of the year.Lockyer also discusses the revisions made to the Egyptian calendar over time, including the addition of a leap year to account for the discrepancy between the lunar cycle and the solar year. He examines the various astronomical and astrological influences that played a role in the development of the calendar, and how it was used in everyday life, including for religious festivals and agricultural practices.Throughout the book, Lockyer draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, inscriptions, and astronomical observations, to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of the Egyptian calendar. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt, astronomy, or the development of calendars.THIS 28 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.
