The Historical & Mythological Library
MidnightSonneteer said:
You have a copy?
I just scrolled through it at the Internet archive and realized that though the math will be beyond me, I would certainly find poetic potential in the spectrophotometric and astrophysical lingo, and the charts can be interesting too.
Somewhere I do. I have boxes of books packed up in storage until I have an in-home library one day. Her dissertation, actually, all of her papers, used to be online in the Harvard archives ( I think ).
You have a copy?
I just scrolled through it at the Internet archive and realized that though the math will be beyond me, I would certainly find poetic potential in the spectrophotometric and astrophysical lingo, and the charts can be interesting too.
Somewhere I do. I have boxes of books packed up in storage until I have an in-home library one day. Her dissertation, actually, all of her papers, used to be online in the Harvard archives ( I think ).
Ahavati said:
Somewhere I do. I have boxes of books packed up in storage until I have an in-home library one day. Her dissertation, actually, all of her papers, used to be online in the Harvard archives ( I think ).
Barnes and Noble has STELLAR ATMOSPHERES available, but that seems to be a subsection of THE STARS OF HIGH LUMINOSITY.
I may have to resort to amazon, except that I try to boycott them because Bezos.
I'm going to check independents next.
Somewhere I do. I have boxes of books packed up in storage until I have an in-home library one day. Her dissertation, actually, all of her papers, used to be online in the Harvard archives ( I think ).
Barnes and Noble has STELLAR ATMOSPHERES available, but that seems to be a subsection of THE STARS OF HIGH LUMINOSITY.
I may have to resort to amazon, except that I try to boycott them because Bezos.
I'm going to check independents next.
MidnightSonneteer said:
Barnes and Noble has STELLAR ATMOSPHERES available, but that seems to be a subsection of THE STARS OF HIGH LUMINOSITY.
I may have to resort to amazon, except that I try to boycott them because Bezos.
I'm going to check independents next.
I don't know if you'll be able to find anything here. There are reference links at the bottom which may serve as breadcrumbs to what you're seeking. I know her work used to be online because it's where I first discovered her.
https://library.cfa.harvard.edu/cecilia-payne-gaposchkin/education-and-doctoral-thesis
Barnes and Noble has STELLAR ATMOSPHERES available, but that seems to be a subsection of THE STARS OF HIGH LUMINOSITY.
I may have to resort to amazon, except that I try to boycott them because Bezos.
I'm going to check independents next.
I don't know if you'll be able to find anything here. There are reference links at the bottom which may serve as breadcrumbs to what you're seeking. I know her work used to be online because it's where I first discovered her.
https://library.cfa.harvard.edu/cecilia-payne-gaposchkin/education-and-doctoral-thesis
Ahavati said:
I don't know if you'll be able to find anything here. There are reference links at the bottom which may serve as breadcrumbs to what you're seeking. I know her work used to be online because it's where I first discovered her.
https://library.cfa.harvard.edu/cecilia-payne-gaposchkin/education-and-doctoral-thesis
Oh thank you!
I meant to ask about the Harvard library, and I will check their Publishing and bookstore links. 🙏
I don't know if you'll be able to find anything here. There are reference links at the bottom which may serve as breadcrumbs to what you're seeking. I know her work used to be online because it's where I first discovered her.
https://library.cfa.harvard.edu/cecilia-payne-gaposchkin/education-and-doctoral-thesis
Oh thank you!
I meant to ask about the Harvard library, and I will check their Publishing and bookstore links. 🙏
Ahavati said:Tear Bottle: In ancient Greece and Rome, a small glass or earthen vessel filled with the tears of those who weep and left in the graves as a present for the dead.
On Facebook I get posts from The Victorian Book of The Dead, and The Thanatos Archive, both of which have peculiar content regarding mourning traditions of yesteryear. Sad, but fascinating.
On Facebook I get posts from The Victorian Book of The Dead, and The Thanatos Archive, both of which have peculiar content regarding mourning traditions of yesteryear. Sad, but fascinating.
Ahavati said:. . .
Re: Celtic writing systems
https://www.ogham.academy/blog/ogham-definition
the first Celtic written alphabet, was mostly scratched onto wooden posts, dates back to the iron age.
Not a whole load of the posts are still around, but the system survives
Edit (am not meaning to intrude, or be rude. I think i have referenced ogham once or twice on the forums over the years.)
That said, the tradition of seanchai (shan-a-he) stayed through to the mid 19th century until emigration fairly decimated it
Seanchai was a guy who travelled from village to village to tell stories, and educate people. It was a big thing when he came to the village
after the Celts, when the Irish became Christians a lot of the old traditions were taboo, druids were hunted down and killed, the adoration or nature, especially trees became witch-craft-esque
Book of Kells was written in the 8th century, its a Christian manuscript written and illustrated by monks hiding from the Vikings who'd normally pillage the gold and wine then kill the monks, the monks got wise and started building towers, pulled the ladders up when the vikings were afoot
In the 12th century Irish language (Gaelic) and traditions were banned. punishable by death. the language died out for the most part
became mandatory in schools after 1920"s but not many people actually learned it. became the in thing around 1990, fair amount of people can speak it now.
Goes to show though, for a language which has some roots in the iron age, nearly died out and is on the way to thrive again
Re: Celtic writing systems
https://www.ogham.academy/blog/ogham-definition
the first Celtic written alphabet, was mostly scratched onto wooden posts, dates back to the iron age.
Not a whole load of the posts are still around, but the system survives
Edit (am not meaning to intrude, or be rude. I think i have referenced ogham once or twice on the forums over the years.)
That said, the tradition of seanchai (shan-a-he) stayed through to the mid 19th century until emigration fairly decimated it
Seanchai was a guy who travelled from village to village to tell stories, and educate people. It was a big thing when he came to the village
after the Celts, when the Irish became Christians a lot of the old traditions were taboo, druids were hunted down and killed, the adoration or nature, especially trees became witch-craft-esque
Book of Kells was written in the 8th century, its a Christian manuscript written and illustrated by monks hiding from the Vikings who'd normally pillage the gold and wine then kill the monks, the monks got wise and started building towers, pulled the ladders up when the vikings were afoot
In the 12th century Irish language (Gaelic) and traditions were banned. punishable by death. the language died out for the most part
became mandatory in schools after 1920"s but not many people actually learned it. became the in thing around 1990, fair amount of people can speak it now.
Goes to show though, for a language which has some roots in the iron age, nearly died out and is on the way to thrive again
On July 14, 1930, Albert Einstein met Indian polymath and Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore.
Einstein, the renowned physicist, and Tagore, a poet, philosopher, and the first non-European Nobel laureate, engaged in a profound conversation that bridged the realms of science, spirituality, and the philosophy of existence.
In their conversation, Einstein and Tagore explored the nature of reality, the interplay between consciousness and the physical world, and the role of beauty and philosophy in human understanding.
Together, they wove a masterful meditation on the universal questions of existence. Read their conversation here:
https://www.themarginalian.org/.../when-einstein-met-tagore/
When our universe is in harmony with Man, the eternal, we know it as Truth, we feel it as beauty. ~ Tagore
One of the most intriguing stories from Sumerian mythology centers around Enki, the god of wisdom, and Ninhursag, the goddess of fertility and healing.
Their complex relationship illustrates themes of divine love, sexuality, and the constant balance of conflict and reconciliation in the mythological world. Enki’s intense curiosity and passionate nature led him to engage in multiple unions with Ninhursag, resulting in the birth of several deities. Their connection, filled with both affection and tension, reflects the ancient Mesopotamian theme of creation and destruction as a natural and intertwined force.
A significant part of their myth involves Enki consuming forbidden plants, which causes him to suffer from a series of ailments that afflict different parts of his body. This transgression provokes Ninhursag’s anger, cursing him with debilitating illness.
His suffering symbolizes the consequences of his actions and highlights the
vulnerability of even divine beings, such as the gods. The curse on Enki serves as a reminder that the gods were not above the natural laws, and even their desires could lead to unforeseen consequences.
The resolution of Enki’s affliction occurs when the other gods, seeing his suffering, plead with Ninhursag to heal him. Moved by their pleas and possibly her enduring love for Enki, Ninhursag eventually agrees. She restores him by giving birth to new deities, each tasked with curing a specific ailment that Enki had suffered.
This act of healing not only rejuvenates Enki but also underscores the regenerative power of creation, demonstrating the deep connection between sexuality, love, and divine creativity in Sumerian mythology. The story encapsulates themes of healing, punishment, and restoration, reflecting the dynamic relationships between the gods and their cosmic roles.
Source: https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1878164503885394043/photo/1
