Moonscapes: A Celebration of Lunar Astronomy, Magic, Legend, and Lore - Hardcover
Will delight anyone who has ever marveled at the effect of Earth's satellite on the tides. A compendium of lunar lore -- fact & fantasy -- from prehistoric times to the Apollo program & thru the 1980s. Beginning with lunar science & history, it presents a potpourri of facts from alchemy to modern astronomy. Includes religious & mythological aspects of the moon, including its influence on fertility, love, prosperity, & good fortune; its use in magic, initiation rites, divination, & witchcraft; & its association with dark powers & creatures of the night, such as werewolves, vampires, & the spirits of the dead. Elegant illustrations, sidebars, charts, & lists.
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- PublisherDiane Pub Co
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0788191497
- ISBN 13 9780788191497
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages192
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