The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination

The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9781108483032
ISBN-13 : 1108483038
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Book Synopsis The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination by : Karen ní Mheallaigh

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.


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