07-02-2019, 02:48 AM
(06-02-2019, 11:18 PM)Koen G wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.The ultimate meaning of these images could be something along those lines. But then it would certainly be an itinerary linked to information about the stars, as Diane believes. But I agree with JKP it's hard to say, with so many possibilities.
I should learn more about the ways stars were linked to locations historically, but it's not the most accessible subject. On this page the central nymphs (holding arms) can be understood quite readily as Gemini.
I was just reading something that said the Sumerians linked their seven seas with the seven planets.
I do believe navigation by stars, planets, moonrise, etc are implied by the caput draconis on f76v. Not sure if they are portrayed but that could well be the case.
It is interesting that you mention Gemini because in terms of astrological ages, that would be the age of the Sumerians, would it not? I think the zodiac section shows theses ages as a kind of history of humanity, there is no clothing nor architecture depicted past Gemini. The little that there is could be linked with this page. However i dont really know what time period is being portrayed.
I know it is hard to say one way or another. Gotta crack that text, i guess.