Literature Review #1
Citation:
Nell, Erin, and Clive Ruggles. “The Orientations of the Giza Pyramids and Associated Structures.” Journal for the History of Astronomy, vol. 45, no. 3, SAGE Publications, 2014, pp. 304–60, doi:10.1177/0021828614533065.
Summary:
In this article, Nell talks about the particular orientation of the Giza Pyramids, and the analyzation of texts that refer to collaboration between the Egyptian King and the god Thoth.
Key Terms: Orientation, Stars
Quotes:
"Some of the texts describe how the king would gaze at the stars before determining the ‘corners’ of the temple. "
"In order to determine the correct orientation he is assisted not only by Seshat but also by the god Thoth, who holds a merkhet. "
"Another of the texts referring to Thoth, which describes the construction of a palace dedicated to Re-Horakhty (the sun god Re-of-the-two-horizons), suggests more directly that sun/shadow measurements were made"
Value: This book will help me examine the orientation and precise alignment of the great pyramids and examine whether the egyptians had otherwordly help.
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