Astrology and Religion, Among the Greeks, and Romans (Classic Reprint)

Discover how ancient astrology shaped belief, power, and daily life across Greece and Rome.

This authoritative study traces how star-worship and celestial ideas moved from Babylon and Egypt into Greek thought and, ultimately, into the Roman world. It shows how a sidereal framework offered a universal language for gods, kings, and common people, and how imperial rulers used Sun- and planet-worship to justify authority and unify a vast empire. A clear synthesis of religion, science, and philosophy, it reveals the long arc from early astronomy to a cosmology that permeated society.

- Learn how astrology and astronomy influenced theology, ethics, and eschatology in the ancient world
- See how emperors and priests promoted celestial cults, including Sol Invictus, to legitimize rule
- Explore the links between myth, ritual, and the everyday beliefs of pagans and scholars alike
- Understand the dialogue between scientific observation and religious imagination in antiquity

Ideal for readers of ancient history, the history of religion, and philosophy who want a concise, field-based view of how the heavens informed earthly life.