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The Astrological Record of the Early Sages in Greek

(Greek Track Volume X)

Table of Contents

Historical Introduction by Robert Hand .................................................................................... i
          The Maps ..................................................................................................................... xv

Translator's Preface by Robert Schmidt ............................................................................... xxiii
          General Note ............................................................................................................. xxvi
                    Katarche, with an Update on Apotelesma.......................................................... xxvi
                    Katarche and Apotelesma as Counterparts to Arche and Telos........................ xxviii
                    Katarche as Complement to Arche ................................................................... xxxi

The Astrological Record of the Early Sages in Greek ................................................................ 1
          1. Testimonials and Biographical References ................................................................. 1
                    Material from Vettius Valens ................................................................................ 1
                    From Preface to Book 9 of the Anthology of Vettius Valens ................................. 1
                    From the Treatise on the Bright Fixed Stars by Anonymous of 379 ..................... 2
                    Material from Johannes Lydus ............................................................................. 3
                    From the Book Concerning signs by Lydus .......................................................... 3
                    Material from Masha'allah .................................................................................... 4
                    From an Apotelesmatic Book of Masha'allah ........................................................ 4
          2. Hermes Trismegistus ................................................................................................. 6
                    Introduction to First Fragment ............................................................................. 6
                    A Mystical Method of Hermes Trismegistus Useful for Every Inception ................. 7
                    Method of Hermes Trismegistus for Every Inception ............................................ 7
                    Introduction to Second Group of Hermes Fragments ......................................... 11
                    Another Examination of Taking to One's Bed ..................................................... 12
                    A Numerical Method for Giving a Prognosis for the One Who Is Sick-Whether
                              He Will Live in Health, or in Danger, or Die .............................................. 16
          3. The Relationship Between Hermes and Nechepso/Petosiris .................................... 17
                    Introduction ....................................................................................................... 17
                    From a Papyrus Fragment .................................................................................. 17
          4. Nechepso and Petosiris ........................................................................................... 18
                    Introduction ....................................................................................................... 18
                    A Surprising Point from Petosiris Concerning Harmonious Squares ................... 18
                    On Eclipses of the Sun and Moon ...................................................................... 20
          5. Erimarabos, Phoredas, Odapsos ............................................................................. 22
                    Introduction ....................................................................................................... 22
                    CCAG 8, 3; 91-92 ............................................................................................... 22
          6. Zoroaster ................................................................................................................. 23
                    Introduction ....................................................................................................... 23
                    About the Zoroastrians ...................................................................................... 24
                    Concerning the Presentation of a Letter, from the Writings of Zoroaster .......... 26
                    Concerning When the Expected War or Some Evil Thing Will Happen,
                              from Zoroaster, according to Praxidikos ................................................... 29
          7. Pythagoras the Philosopher ..................................................................................... 29
                    Introduction ....................................................................................................... 29
                    Reckoning of Pythagoras the Philosopher Concerning the Infant Being
                              Born, and Concerning a Similar Examination of the Seven Wandering
                              Planets in Order That You May Know by Study in Regard to What Sort
                              of Star Each Was Born ............................................................................. 30
                    Concerning the Shapes and Signs of the Twelve zoidia, How from the Study
                              of Each One You May Learn What Kind of Zoidion You Have and Its
                              Activity, from Pythagoras the Philosopher ................................................ 32
          8. Erasistratos ............................................................................................................. 36
                    Introduction ....................................................................................................... 36
                    Concerning the Loss of an Item according to Erasistratos; To Find the Thief
                              and What Is Lost and Where It Lies ........................................................ 37
          9. Timaeus .................................................................................................................... 41
                    Introduction ........................................................................................................ 41
                    Concerning Runaways and Thieves, from Timaeus Praxidos .............................. 42
          10. Serapio .................................................................................................................. 44
                    Introduction ....................................................................................................... 44
                    Concerning Inceptions, from Serapio ................................................................. 45
                    Concerning Running Away, from Serapio ............................................................ 46
                    On Confinements and Taking to One's Bed, from the Same Serapio .................. 46
                    On Intercourse with Women, from Serapio ......................................................... 47
                    Concerning Every Association ............................................................................. 48
          11. Critodemus ............................................................................................................. 49
                    Introduction ........................................................................................................ 49
                    Summary of Critodemus ...................................................................................... 49
                    General Figures of Violent Death ......................................................................... 50
                    Introduction to the Second Fragment of Critodemus ........................................... 53
                    Effects of the Bounds, from Critodemus ............................................................... 53
          12. Thrasyllus................................................................................................................. 57
                    Introduction ......................................................................................................... 57
                    Summary of The Table of Thrasyllus, to Hierocles ................................................ 57
          13. Callicrates ................................................................................................................ 60
                    Introduction ......................................................................................................... 60
                    Summary of the Astrological Essays of Callicrates, Written to Timogenus; the
                              Expression Thesaurus of Callicrates Is Inscribed upon it .......................... 61
          14. Demetrius................................................................................................................. 61
                    Introduction ......................................................................................................... 61
                    On the Astrological Practices of Demetrius .......................................................... 62
                    Concerning Those Who Run Away ....................................................................... 62
          15. Balbillus ................................................................................................................... 66
                    Introduction ........................................................................................................ 66
                    Summary of the Astrological Practices of Balbillus, to Hermogenes ..................... 66
                    Balbillus' Method for Length of Life from the Apheta and the Destroyer ............. 68
          16. Teucer of Babylon ................................................................................................... 71
                    Introduction ........................................................................................................ 71
                    From the Writings of Teucer of Babylon concerning the Seven Stars .................. 72
                    Concerning Decans That Cause Licentiousness .................................................. 76

Glossary .................................................................................................................................. 79

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