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Skywatchers: A Revised and Updated Version of Skywatchers of Ancient Mexico (2001)

Aveni, Anthony F. (Author)

University of Texas Press

Publication Date: 2001
Physical Details: 411 pp. Rev. ed.
Language: English

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Traditional societies and cultures Astronomy Archaeoastronomy American Indians; Native Americans; First Nations of the Americas Mayan civilization Calendars Time measurement Science and religion Astrology Spherical astronomy; astrometry Prehistory Mexico

Description Offers new data and intepretations on the Skywatchers story, including the study of Mesoamerican time and calendrical systems; the connections between Precolumbian religion, astrology and scientific, quantitative astronomy; the relationship between Highland Mexico and the world of the Maya; and the state of Pan-American scientific practices.

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Review Brotherston, Gordon (2002) Review of "Skywatchers: A Revised and Updated Version of Skywatchers of Ancient Mexico". Isis: International Review Devoted to the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences (p. 679). unapi

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