Mysteries of the Hopewell: Astronomers, Geometers, and Magicians of the Eastern Woodlands

Contents

C O N T E N T S Preface ix Introduction 1 part one. physical parameters 1 The Enchanted Valley 11 2 Sacred Geometry 32 3 Measuring and Counting 65 4 Hopewell Astronomy 101 5 Azimuths to the Otherworld 143 part two. the hopewell worldview 6 Symbols of Earth and Sky 163 7 Sacred Ceremonies 201 8 Conclusion 227 Appendix: The Serpent Mound 233 Acknowledgments 255 References 257 Index 269 This page intentionally left blank ...