Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans

Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans is a book written by Franz Cumont, a Belgian historian and philologist, and first published in 1912. The book explores the relationship between astrology and religion in ancient Greece and Rome. It delves into the various astrological beliefs and practices of the Greeks and Romans, including the use of horoscopes and the worship of celestial bodies. Cumont examines the role of astrology in ancient religion, including its influence on the mythology, rituals, and cults of the Greeks and Romans. He also explores the philosophical and scientific aspects of astrology, discussing the debates and controversies surrounding its validity and accuracy. The book is divided into six chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of astrology and religion in ancient Greece and Rome. The first chapter provides an overview of astrology and its history, while the remaining chapters delve into specific topics such as the zodiac, the planets, and the cult of Mithras. Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans is a comprehensive and scholarly work, drawing on a wide range of sources including ancient texts, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence. It is widely regarded as a seminal work on the subject, and has been translated into several languages.1912. Contents: The Chaldeans; Sketch of the History of Chaldean Astronomy and Its Influence Upon the Religion; Babylonia and Greece; Dissemination in the West; Power of Astrology; Hermetic Books; Israel and Astrology; The Oriental Mysteries; Theology; Sacred Numbers; The Sun as the Highest God; Development of Solar Theology; Astral Mysticism Ethics and Cult; Mystic Element in Astral Religion; Cosmic Emotion; Eschatology; Astral Mysticism as a Preparation for the Future Life; Principal Doctrines; Magic Processes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.