The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination

The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination PDF Author: Karen ní Mheallaigh
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108483038
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 337

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Book Description
This is a book for readers who are fascinated by the Moon and the earliest speculations about life on other worlds. It takes the reader on a journey from the earliest Greek poetry, philosophy and science, through Plutarch's mystical doctrines to the thrilling lunar adventures of Lucian of Samosata.