Title:
Stellar Scientists: The Egyptian Temple Astrologers
Author(s):
Winkler, Andreas
Year of publication:
2021
Available Date:
2022-01-17T11:28:55Z
Abstract:
The paper aims to collect and discuss evidence for astrologers in Egyptian temples during the Graeco-Roman period from several kinds of data, including astrological and astronomical texts, inscriptions, and documentary sources. Material evidence is also considered. It attempts to answer questions of who could act as an astrologer and what knowledge was required to become one. In addition, the paper discusses the position of astrologers in the temple hierarchy and other areas of knowledge in which astrologers were involved.
Part of Identifier:
e-ISSN (online): 2328-9562
Keywords:
astrology
astronomy
astral knowledge
astrologers
astronomers
practitioners
priests
temples
DDC-Classification:
932 Geschichte Ägyptens bis 640
Publication Type:
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
URL of the Original Publication:
DOI of the Original Publication:
Journaltitle:
Journal of Ancient Near Eastern History
Department/institution:
Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften
Institut für Wissensgeschichte des Altertums
Funding ID:
885 478 ERC Advanced Grant
Comments:
Die Publikation wurde aus Open Access Publikationsgeldern der Freien Universität Berlin gefördert.
This is a ZODIAC publication. The ZODIAC project has received funding from the European Research Council under the European Union’s H2020-EXCELLENT SCIENCE programme, ERC Advanced Grant Nr. 885 478.
