Medieval Europeans believed that the movements of the sun, moon, stars, and planets directly affected their lives on earth. The position of these celestial bodies had the power to not only influence individual personalities, but also created the seasonal conditions ideal for a variety of tasks from planting crops to bloodletting. Exploring the 12 signs of the zodiac still familiar to us today, this exhibition reveals the mysteries of medieval astrology as it intersected with medicine, divination, and daily life in the Middle Ages.
This exhibition is presented in English and Spanish. Esta exhibición se presenta en inglés y en español.
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Publication
Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms, Revised Edition
Michelle P. Brown
Revised by Elizabeth C. Teviotdale and Nancy K. Turner
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