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Skywatchers, shamans & kings, astronomy and the archaeology of power, E.C. Krupp

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Skywatchers, shamans & kings, astronomy and the archaeology of power, E.C. Krupp

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-346) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Skywatchers, shamans & kings

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

34548460

Responsibility statement

E.C. Krupp

Series statement

Wiley popular science

Sub title

astronomy and the archaeology of power

Summary

The author presents "essential sacred places--as well as celestial shrines far off the beaten path," "a fascinating journey to all corners of the world to visit the shrines and temples, tombs and caves where ancient priests and rulers communed with the gods of the sky."--Jacket

Table Of Contents

Fingerprints of cosmic power -- The center of the world -- Plugging in to cosmic power -- Centers of creation -- Mother Earth -- Agents of renewal -- Shamans, chiefs, and sacred kings -- Celestial empires -- Enlightened self-interest and ulterior motives -- It pays to advertise -- Upward mobility -- Bibliography -- Illustration credits -- Index

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Skywatchers, shamans, and kings

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