Egyptian Year, The Nile, And The Sothic Cycle

The Egyptian Year, The Nile, And The Sothic Cycle is a book written by J. Norman Lockyer that delves into the ancient Egyptian calendar, the Nile River, and the Sothic cycle. The book explores the ways in which the Egyptians used the annual flooding of the Nile to measure time and create their calendar, and how this system was linked to the Sothic cycle, a 1460-year cycle based on the rising of the star Sirius. Lockyer provides a detailed analysis of the various components of the Egyptian calendar, including the twelve months and their corresponding festivals, and how they were used to track the agricultural cycle. He also explains the importance of the Nile River to the Egyptians and how they relied on its annual flooding to sustain their crops and way of life. In addition to discussing the calendar and the Nile, Lockyer explores the Sothic cycle and its significance to the Egyptians. He explains how the rising of Sirius was used to mark the beginning of the new year and how it was linked to the flooding of the Nile. Overall, The Egyptian Year, The Nile, And The Sothic Cycle is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a deep understanding of the ancient Egyptian calendar and its connection to the natural world. It is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient Egypt and its fascinating culture.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dawn of Astronomy, by J. Norman Lockyer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591123.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.