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The Antikythera Mechanism and Astrology

The Astrology Podcast

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Exploring the Historical Connections and Dating of the Antikythera Mechanism

The chapter discusses the historical links between Mesopotamian astrology and Greek philosophy, examining the influence on the naming of planets in Greek mythology. It explores the complexity of the Antikythera mechanism, proposing it as an advanced iteration of similar devices potentially linked to Archimedes. The chapter also dives into the significance of the planetary order in dating the mechanism's creation to the mid-second century BCE, aligning with the rise of Hellenistic astrology.

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