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The Antikythera Mechanism and Astrology

The Astrology Podcast

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Astrological Thought

Exploring the lineage of ancient astrologers and scientists like Pausidonius and Saluchus, this chapter traces the transition of astrology from omen-based traditions to a naturalistic view. It discusses Pausidonius's pivotal role in developing the concept of cosmic sympathy and his engagement in philosophical debates regarding astrology and the Antikythera mechanism in the first century BCE.

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