Astral Myths explores the intersection of ancient astronomy, mythology, and religion, revealing how early civilizations used celestial observations to shape their understanding of the world.
The book examines how cultures like those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece integrated celestial bodies—the sun, moon, stars, and planets—into their cosmologies, influencing storytelling and religious thought.
One intriguing aspect is the development of astrology, which served as a precursor to modern astronomy while also impacting early medicine, agriculture, and governance.
The book argues that astral myths are not mere fanciful tales but sophisticated systems for explaining natural phenomena, encoding cultural values, and understanding human destiny.
It challenges the notion of science and religion as mutually exclusive by highlighting their historical interdependence.
Structured thematically, Astral Myths begins with basic astronomical concepts, progresses through various cultural cosmologies, delves into astrology's development, and concludes by exploring the legacy of astral myths in contemporary practices and modern science.
