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The Dance Of Time: The Origins Of The Calendar
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Did You Know That The Ancient Romans Left Sixty Days Of Winter Out Of Their Calendar, Considering These Two Months A Dead Time Of Lurking Terror And Therefore Better Left Unnamed? That They Had A Horror Of Even Numbers, Hence The Tendency For Months With An Odd Number Of Days? That Robed And Bearded Druids From The Celts Stand Behind Our New Years Figure Of Father Time? That If Thursday Is Thors Day, Then Friday Belongs To His Faithful Wife, Freya, Queen Of The Norse Gods? That The Name Easter May Derive From The Anglosaxon Goddess Of Spring, Eostre, Whose Consort Was A Hare, Our Easter Bunny?Three Streams Of History Created The Western Calendarfirst From The Sumerians, Then From The Celtic And Germanic Peoples In The North, And Finally From Palestine With The Rise Of Christianity. Michael Judge Teases Out The Contributions Of Each Stream To The Shape Of The Calendar, To The Days And Holidays, And To Associated Lore. In Them, He Finds Glimpses Of A Way Of Seeing Before The Mechanical Time Of Clocks, When The Rhythms Of Man And Woman Matched Those Of Earth And Sky, And The Sacred Was Born.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Dance of Time: The Origins of the Calendar'? A: The book explores the historical development of the Western calendar, examining its roots in Sumerian, Celtic, Germanic, and Christian traditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Dance of Time' is Michael Judge.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Dance of Time' have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Dance of Time' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2012.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the cultural significance of calendars, the interplay between ancient traditions, and the influence of mythology on our understanding of time.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those curious about the origins and evolution of timekeeping and calendars.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other history books? A: The book uniquely combines historical facts with cultural insights, illustrating how ancient beliefs shaped the modern understanding of time.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for someone interested in mythology? A: Yes, the book's exploration of ancient myths related to time and calendars makes it an excellent gift for those interested in mythology.