Tetrabiblios
by Ptolemy
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In Tetrabiblos, a core text in the history of astrology, the preeminent ancient astronomer Ptolemy (c. 100-178 CE) treats the practical use of astronomical knowledge: making predictions about individuals' lives and the outcome of human affairs.Tags
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Used in my Phd thesis. Clearly a well read and intelligent individual.
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Loeb Classical Library (435)
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- Tetrabiblios
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- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
- DDC/MDS
- 133.5 — Philosophy and Psychology Parapsychology & occultism Specific topics in parapsychology and occultism Astrology
- LCC
- PA3612 .P88 — Language and Literature Greek language and literature. Latin language and literature Greek literature Translations
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- English, Greek (Ancient), Italian
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