The Egyptian Year, The Nile, And The Sothic Cycle

By J. Norman Lockyer

The Egyptian Year, The Nile, And The Sothic Cycle is a book written by J. Norman Lockyer, which explores the ancient Egyptian calendar and its connection to the Nile River and the Sothic cycle. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Egyptian calendar system, which was based on a solar year of 365 days, divided into 12 months of 30 days each, plus an additional 5 days at the end of the year. Lockyer examines the role of the Nile River in the Egyptian calendar, which was crucial for the agricultural cycle and the timing of important festivals and religious ceremonies. He also discusses the Sothic cycle, which was a 1,460-year cycle based on the rising of the star Sirius, known as Sothis to the ancient Egyptians. The book delves into the history of Egyptian astronomy and the development of the calendar system, as well as the significance of astronomical observations for the ancient Egyptians. Lockyer draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, inscriptions, and astronomical observations, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the Egyptian calendar and its connection to the natural world.Overall, The Egyptian Year, The Nile, And The Sothic Cycle is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the ancient Egyptian calendar and its importance for the culture and society of this ancient civilization.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dawn of Astronomy, by J. Norman Lockyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591123.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162887389
• ISBN13: 9781162887388
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"