The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination
Download or Read eBook The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination PDF 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.
| 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) |
Book Synopsis The Moon in the Greek and Roman Imagination by : Karen ní Mheallaigh
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.
