MROCZNA SELENE MAGICAL RITUAL OF SUMMONING THE MOON PAWEŁ JANISZEWSKI

Discover the fascinating world of ancient beliefs and magical practices in the book "Mroczna Selene". Paweł Janiszewski takes us on a journey to the times when people believed in the power of summoning the moon from the heavens to the earth. This extraordinary publication is the result of in-depth research into Greek and Latin ancient sources that describe this mysterious ritual. Immerse yourself in a reading that sheds new light on astronomical phenomena and their interpretation in antiquity.

• In-depth analysis of ancient sources
• Detailed discussion of the ritual of summoning the moon
• Explanation of astronomical phenomena of lunar eclipse
• Description of the perception of phenomena by ancient people
• Presentation of the role of magicians and witches in the beliefs of that time
• Rich source of knowledge about ancient magic and astronomy
• Edition in an elegant paperback binding

The book "Mroczna Selene" is not only a collection of historical facts, but also a fascinating story about human beliefs and the desire to influence the forces of nature. The author, Paweł Janiszewski, analyzes with extraordinary precision numerous accounts of the phenomenon of summoning the moon, dating from the period from the mid-5th century BC to the mid-6th century AD. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand how the people of that time interpreted astronomical phenomena and what importance they attached to magic.

Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, known for high-quality scientific publications, gives readers a work that combines scientific reliability with an accessible language. "Mroczna Selene" is a must-read for all lovers of history, mythology and ancient beliefs. This book allows you to look at the world through the eyes of people who lived in times when the line between science and magic was extremely thin.

The author discusses in detail the astronomical phenomena of lunar eclipse and the complete disappearance of the moon during the so-called interluna (Latin interlunium), which were perceived by some people of that time as the effect of the actions of magicians and witches. This book is a fascinating journey in time that allows you to understand how ancient people interpreted the world around them and what importance they attached to astronomical phenomena.