Publisher's Synopsis
This scholarly edition of the ancient Egyptian text known as the Isagoge of Nechepso and Petosiris provides an in-depth analysis of its contents and historical context. Written in the 2nd century BCE, the Isagoge is one of the earliest surviving treatises on astrology, and contains valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians. This volume features a new translation of the text, as well as extensive commentary and notes.
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