Ancient Astronomy Explained with Dr. Jay Lemanski: How Do We Know? The Case of MUL.MUL

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Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Program Description

This presentation will explain how Assyriologists are able to identify what stars and planets the Sumerian or Akkadian names are referring to.  As a case study, how Assyriologists know that MUL.MUL refers to the Pleiades, and that Sitchen’s interpretation of MUL.MUL meaning the solar system is impossible according to the astronomical texts.

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