Man has looked up at the sky and the
various heavenly bodies since prehistoric times and believed they had great
significance in their lives. In ancient times, astronomy, astrology, magic,
rituals and the like were closely intertwined and played an important role in
everyday life. Major decisions were taken according to the advice of
soothsayers, astrologers and oracles. Do your research and write an essay in
which you discuss the place of astrology in ancient civilizations.
Familiarize
yourself with the topic:
- “Fortune telling and horoscopes in ancient Rome” http://prezi.com/-ebtamc1o6ih/fortune-telling-and-horoscopes-in-ancient-rome/
Reading
material to annotate:
- “Ancient astrology as a common root for science and pseudo- science” http://www.folklore.ee/folklore/vol15/ancient.htm
·
“Historical astrology in Egypt”
http://www.touregypt.net/astro/
·
“Ancient civilizations and
astrology” http://astrology.about.com/od/thehistoryofastrology/a/AncientsStars.htm
Listening:
·
“Astrology: history and beliefs”
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/astrology-history-and-
beliefs.html
Videos to watch and make
notes on:
·
“Ancient astronomy, astrology
and sun worship” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbxzxEIlRmE
·
“Ancient mysteries: astrology:
secrets in the stars –Maya Calendar” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWwqM-A56Pw
Documentary to watch and
make notes on:
·
“Astrology: is our future
written in the stars?” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTMl5VjqFq0
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