古埃及黄道十二宫图像探源

Ancient Egyptian Zodiacs

自拿破仑远征队发现丹德拉神庙的黄道十二宫浮雕之后,对古埃及黄道十二宫的研究热度一直持续,部分天文学家坚信这些图像是真实的"星图",力图找到对应的那个日期;而主流埃及学家则认为这些资料没有天文学的价值,只反映了古埃及人的宗教信仰。本文将综合图像、铭文、仪式中的多重信息,探讨古代信仰与天文观测的密切关系,说明古代知识的综合性特点。

The problem of deciphering ancient Egyptian astronomical zodiacs has a long history.After Napoleonic expedition to Egypt,the discovery of Dendera Zodiacs provoked a hot debate between astronomers who believed the zodiacs are real＂star map＂and scholars who thought they are just religious fantancy.The debate lasted till now.This paper will combine the astronomical method with the historical interpretation of the zodiacs based on both texts and images,create a more accurate understanding of the Egyptian religion and its rituals,in order to be closer to the special knowledge that built on rituals in ancient high culture.