Timeless Traditions - E-book - ePub

Explore the intricate tapestry of human history through the lens of timekeeping in "Timeless Traditions: Weaving Time in Global Cultures." Delving into the evolution and significance of calendars across diverse civilizations, this book unravels the profound ways in which societies have structured their lives around celestial cycles, agricultural rhythms, and religious observances. From the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia to the sophisticated calendrical systems of the Maya and Chinese, "Timeless Traditions" reveals how calendars have served as more than mere timekeepers.
They have been essential tools for agricultural planning, religious rituals, and social cohesion, reflecting humanity's quest to harmonize with the natural world.