Скачать или смотреть Ep 021 - Hamlets Mill

This video is a introduction to Giorgio de Santillana and Hertha von Dechend’s Hamlet’s Mill. A book thst presents a highly intricate and fascinating theory of the origins of human knowledge, which is argued to have its roots in astronomical observation. The authors assert that ancient myths are not simply fanciful stories but rather encoded expressions of complex astronomical concepts. This is supported by the analysis of various myths from different cultures, including Greek, Norse, Finnish, Persian, and Indian traditions, and the authors weave together historical texts, cultural traditions, and astronomical insights to demonstrate the influence of astronomical events like the Precession of the Equinoxes on the development of myths and worldviews. They go so far as to argue that the shared themes and symbols found in various myths from around the world are not coincidental but rather evidence of a deeply rooted, astronomically-informed system of knowledge.

Suggested questions
How did the ancient world's understanding of astronomy and mythology intertwine to shape their concept of time and the universe?

What evidence exists for the transmission of ancient astronomical knowledge through oral traditions, myths, and cultural artefacts?

How do the recurring motifs of "mills," "whirlpools," and "world-pillars" in different cultures relate to the concept of the precession of the equinoxes?

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