Who Wants to Live Forever? Astrological Methods for Calculating Lifespan in Western Culture and Perspectives on Determinism in Astrology
Abstract The calculation of an individual’s life span has been a constant presence in premodern astrological practice. It was used by physicians to calculate the expected life of a patient or to ascertain if an illness was likely to be fatal. On a personal level, this knowledge could also offer a me...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2020
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International journal of divination and prognostication
Year: 2020, Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 161-188 |
| Further subjects: | B
Determinism
B nativities B Astrology B lifespan calculation |
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