The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination
Author | : Karen ní Mheallaigh |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2020-10-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781108483032 |
ISBN-13 | : 1108483038 |
Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination written by Karen ní Mheallaigh and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.