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Recurrent Aspects of Ancient Chinese, Greek, and Near Eastern World Maps

Date Issued
2024
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This paper seeks recurrent characteristics of ancient world maps from different cultures to gain insights into constant aspects of human perceptions and world views. Discussed is how circular horizons are introduced to delineate the far and unknown world, how the shapes of the known areas are idealised by being given regular shapes, and how the way from the rim to the centre often epitomises cosmogony or evolutionary progress.
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Philosophy

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HUMANITIES and RELIGION::History and philosophy subjects::Historical cultures::Classical archaeology and ancient history
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Philosophy Documentation Center
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Institute
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journal article
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2154-4689
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44
Issue
2
Start page
487
End page
506
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Yes
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Language
English
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