Sacred Geography Of - The Ancient Greeks: Astrolo...

: Richer argues that the layout for the ideal city described in Plato's Laws was actually a later codification of this much older geomantic practice . Scope of Evidence

: In this system, the 0-degree point of Aries was identified with Mount Parnassus, while Athens represented 0 degrees Virgo , the sign of its patron goddess, Athena. Sacred Geography of the Ancient Greeks: Astrolo...

: Symbolism found on ancient coins, pottery, and shields . : Richer argues that the layout for the

: Richer identifies multiple overlapping systems, including those centered on Delphi , Delos , and Sardis . while Athens represented 0 degrees Virgo

: An almost equilateral triangle connecting sanctuaries of Athena at Delphi, Athens, and Tegea.