Venus and Mercury in the Grand Procession of Ptolemy II

Callixenus describes a procession of Ptolemy II that was held at midwinter, when both morning and evening stars were visible. Most scholars reject both chronological indications, but they are valid, and securely date the procession to midwinter 279/8 b. c. e. Astronomical observations and discourse...

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