Abstract For centuries, comets have inspired awe and wonde. Many ancient civilizations saw them as portents of death and disaster, omens of great social and political upheavals. Shrouded in thin, luminous veils with tails streaming behind them, these “long-haired stars” were termed “comets” by the ancient Greeks (the Greek word kome meant “hair”). Even today, explanations involving spirits and supernatural occurrences prevail among primitive people living in isolated communities. However, ancient philosophers and scientists tried to provide a more scientific explanation for these unpredictable phenomena.
Comets: Cosmic icebergs
Distant Worlds ; 269-284
2007-01-01
16 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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