
#449 – Graham Hancock: Lost Civilization of the Ice Age & Ancient Human History
Lex Fridman Podcast
Celestial Legacies: The Role of Astronomy in Ancient Cultures
This chapter explores how ancient societies relied on astronomy, using the stars for navigation, religious practices, and storytelling. It highlights the significance of oral traditions in preserving celestial knowledge, contrasting this with the impact of writing on memory, illustrated through an Egyptian myth about the god Thoth.
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