Signs of the zodiac : a reference guide to historical, mythological, and cultural associations

Summary

Titles

• Full Title: Signs of the zodiac : a reference guide to historical, mythological, and cultural associations/ Mary Ellen Snodgrass ; illustrated by Raymond Miller Barrett, Jr.

Notes

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index.
• The Zodiac -- The historical foundation of astrology -- The Zodiac from the First Century to the Twentieth Century -- The Zodiac in the arts and sciences -- Aries -- Taurus -- Gemini -- Cancer -- Leo -- Virgo -- Libra -- Scorpio -- Sagittarius -- Capricorn -- Aquarius -- Pisces -- Appendixes.

Identifiers

• Isbns: 0313302766; 9780313302763
• Oclc Number: (OCoLC)36327519

Publication Statement

• Place: Westport, Conn.
• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Date: 1997

Physical Description

• Extent: xiv, 243 pages :
• Dimensions: 25 cm
• Illustrations: illustrations ;

Table Of Contents

• The Zodiac -- The historical foundation of astrology -- The Zodiac from the First Century to the Twentieth Century -- The Zodiac in the arts and sciences -- Aries -- Taurus -- Gemini -- Cancer -- Leo -- Virgo -- Libra -- Scorpio -- Sagittarius -- Capricorn -- Aquarius -- Pisces -- Appendixes.

Summary

• A historical look at astrology examines each zodiac sign, discussing its mythological background and traits associated with those born under it.

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