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Ancient Egyptian Art Reveals Oldest Milky Way Depictions

Scientists have identified some of the oldest visual representations of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian artifacts, particularly on coffins depicting the sky goddess Nut, revealing a sophisticated understanding of celestial phenomena that intertwined with their religious beliefs. These findings suggest that ancient Egyptians observed and incorporated the galaxy into their mythology and art, highlighting their advanced astronomical knowledge thousands of years ago.

via Farmingdale Observer|

#ancient-egypt #archaeology #astronomy

astronomy-and-culture1 year ago•2 min saved

"The Celestial Deity: Unveiling the Milky Way's Role in Ancient Egyptian Mythology"

A new study explores the connection between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky-goddess Nut, suggesting that the celestial phenomenon may have accentuated Nut's role in ancient Egyptian mythology. The research draws from ancient texts and simulations to propose that the Milky Way highlighted Nut's presence in the sky, shedding light on her significance in the Egyptian belief system. Additionally, the study compares Egyptian beliefs with those of other cultures, revealing similarities in how different societies interpret the Milky Way and highlighting the universal significance of celestial phenomena across cultures and time.

via SciTechDaily|

#ancient-beliefs #astronomy #astronomy-and-culture

astronomy-and-culture1 year ago•3 min saved

"The Milky Way's Influence in Ancient Egyptian Mythology"

A new study by a University of Portsmouth astrophysicist explores the relationship between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky-goddess Nut, shedding light on her role in ancient Egyptian mythology. Drawing from ancient Egyptian texts and simulations, the study proposes that the Milky Way may have highlighted Nut's divine presence in the night sky, with different seasonal alignments emphasizing her significance. The research also connects Egyptian beliefs with those of other cultures, demonstrating similarities in how different societies interpret the Milky Way, and highlights the potential for combining disciplines to offer new insights into ancient beliefs.

via Phys.org|

#ancient-egypt #astronomy-and-culture #astrophysics