Astrologers
(2011) 3.- Abstract
- On the basis of historical representations in astrological as well as non-astrological sources, the article discusses the position and function of astrologers within Hinduism and in Indian society generally, with particular consideration of the changes arising from the introduction of Greek astrology during the former half of the first millennium, increasing Muslim dominance from late medieval times, and the utilization of the printing press during the 20th century. Different forms of astrological consultation are examined, as well as the varying roles of the astrologer as scholar, religious instructor, and ritual specialist.
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- author
- Gansten, Martin LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2011
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- host publication
- Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism
- editor
- Jacobsen, Knut
- volume
- 3
- publisher
- Brill
- ISBN
- 978-90-04-17894-6
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- additional info
- The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015. The record was previously connected to the following departments: Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (015017000)
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- 6f8bf585-6a91-4327-b0de-f3f485fab74a (old id 1963771)
- date added to LUP
- 2016-04-04 12:10:57
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