Historical Research on the Lots with Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum

Episode 3 August 10, 2020 00:55:47
Historical Research on the Lots with Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum
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Historical Research on the Lots with Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum

Aug 10 2020 | 00:55:47

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Show Notes

On this episode we talk with Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum on her academic research on the history of Astrology. The central topic is the astrological mathematical points known as Lots, Parts or Arabic Parts on which she has been researching for many years. Her PhD research is published with the title: The Daimon in Hellenistic Astrology. Origins and Influence (Brill, 2015) - https://brill.com/view/title/24369

Recent publications:
Chapters "The Hellenistic Horoscope" and "Hellenistic Astronomy in Medicine" in Hellenistic Astronomy: The Science in Its Contexts (Brill, 2020): https://brill.com/view/title/22821

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