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Antiochus of Athens was a Hellenistic astrologer who lived in the 2nd century CE. He was a contemporary of other notable astrologers of his time, such as Ptolemy and Vettius Valens, and he is known for his work on astrology called the “Thesaurus.” This work provides a comprehensive overview of astrological principles and techniques, and it was influential in shaping the development of astrology in the centuries and millennia that followed.
In the “Thesaurus,” Antiochus discusses the use of astrology for predicting future events and understanding human character, as well as the techniques for calculating and interpreting astrological charts. He also discusses the relationship between astrology and other fields of knowledge, such as philosophy, medicine, and theology.
Antiochus’ work was highly regarded by later astrologers, and it was translated into Arabic and Latin during the medieval period. His ideas and techniques continue to be studied and used by astrologers today.
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Antiochus of Athens. “Antiochus of Athens: Text and Translation.” Translated by Robert Schmidt. Project Hindsight, 1993. ➤
Houlding, Deborah. “The Works of Antiochus of Athens.” Skyscript.co.uk, 2003. ➤
Robbins, Frank E. “The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Demonology.” Bonanza Books, 1959. ➤
Sedley, David. “The Philosophy of Antiochus.” Cambridge University Press, 2012. ➤
Pingree, David. “Antiochus and Rhetorius.” Classical Philology, vol. 72, no. 3, July 1977, pp. 203. doi: 10.1086/366354. ➤
