In the Shadow of the Moon
Anthony Aveni • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300223194
In the Shadow of the Moon
Anthony Aveni • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300223196 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300223194 · 2017
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Anthony Aveni examines the solar eclipse as both a precise astronomical event and a profound cultural catalyst throughout human history. By synthesizing scientific data with cross-cultural mythology, the author illustrates how these fleeting celestial shadows have shaped religious rituals, social structures, and the development of early scientific thought across diverse global civilizations.
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