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Apr 2023
5h 22m

Ancient Egyptian Astrology

CHRIS BRENNAN
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In episode 398 professor Ian Moyer joins the show to talk about the history and practice of astrology in ancient Egypt, and discuss some of the notable Egyptian contributions to the astrological tradition. Ian is the author of the book Egypt and the Limits of Hellenism, which explores the ancient history and modern historiography of cultural and intellect ... Show More
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