Macrobius: Astrological Descents, Ascents, and Restorations

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  • Ilaria Ramelli Italy

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https://doi.org/10.24310/mhnh.vi14.15666

Abstract

The present article will explore Macrobius’ theme of the souls’ astrological descents and ascents through the heavens, also taking into account recent scholarly debates on this score, as well as his concept of the sublunar world and its relation to Hades, and the restoration. It is probable that Macrobius knew the doctrine of universal restoration (apokatastasis) found in Christian Neoplatonism and was inspired by it, to the point of ascribing it back – very questionably – to his great model, Plato. 

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Published

2014-12-01

How to Cite

Ramelli, I. (2014). Macrobius: Astrological Descents, Ascents, and Restorations. International Journal of Ancient Astrology and Magic Research, (14), 197–214. https://doi.org/10.24310/mhnh.vi14.15666

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