Hidden Zodiac : The Perfect Design for Gods and Heroes - A Study of the Formula of Astrology's Twelve Houses and Great Narratives in European Civilisation

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• ISBN13: 9781857566918
• ISBN10: 1857566912
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Janus Pub Co

Summary

This fascinating book draws together threads from an eclectic mix of sources, both ancient and modern, the storylines of which conform to the astrological design formulated by the Sumerian civilisation (and, indeed, also developed by a number of subsequent civilisations). Penelope Baird studies the Sumerian creation myth, as well as others, such as those of Aryan and Germanic races, in detail, demonstrating the astonishing way in which the stories' structures fit into the astrology-based Wheelform design. She goes on to relate other familiar (or not so familiar) storylines to the twelve sections of this fundamental design for life, including the tale of Odysseus, Jesus's betrayal, trial and crucifixion, the Bayeux Tapestry, the Sanskrit play, Sakuntala, and Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung.

Author Biography

Penelope Baird is a music teacher and practicing astrologer.

Table of Contents

Prologue	p. i
Chapters
Bronze Age Wisdom	p. 1
Astrology: Indestructable Gift from the Sumerians	p. 19
Iron Age Action	p. 39
The Hero who Longed for Home	p. 49
Divine Son: the Christian Hero	p. 75
Heroes for Everybody	p. 93
Shared Values: Christianity and Mithraism	p. 105
The Spoils of War	p. 121
Looking Eastward	p. 145
Famous Old Men Look Back	p. 153
The Big Wheel	p. 163
Heroes One and All	p. 183
A, B, C and D
The One that Becomes the Many	p. 189
Your Foot in the Doorway!	p. 197
The Ring of the Nibelung	p. 207
Bach's St Matthew Passion	p. 215
Acknowledgements	p. 219
Index	p. 221
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