Skywatchers, Shamans & Kings: Astronomy and the Archaeology of Power (Wiley popular science)
by E. C. Krupp
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Author: E. C. KruppEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-03-12
ISBN: 0471329754
Number of pages: 364
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: Full of details about ancient societies and the sky
Summary: 4 Stars
I was expecting more of a philosophical and historical treatise, building on the idea that shamans (priests, etc. . .) used the sky to enhance their influence on ordinary people. While that idea is stated, it is not really proven. It is, however, supported by amazing anecdotal descriptions of ancient societies and their relationship to the sky.There is no great reasoning or logic here, but there is a great collection of related observations.
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