The zodiac of Paris : how an improbable controversy over an ancient Egyptian artifact provoked a modern debate between religion and science /
The Dendera zodiac--an ancient bas-relief temple ceiling adorned with mysterious symbols of the stars and planets--was first discovered by the French during Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, and quickly provoked a controversy between scientists and theologians. Brought to Paris in 1821 and ultimate...
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Princeton ; Oxford :
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[2010]
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