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""Ocellus Lucanus on the nature of the universe"" presents a profound journey into the cosmological and philosophical insights of the ancient world. Attributed to Ocellus Lucanus, this seminal work explores fundamental questions surrounding existence, the cosmos, and the enduring order of the universe. It delves into the principles that govern the world, offering a window into early philosophical thought concerning creation, structure, and perpetuity, deeply influenced by Platonic traditions. This print edition is enriched by a collection of equally significant treatises. Readers will find ""Taurus, the Platonic philosopher, on the eternity of the world"" by Lucius Calvenus Taurus, a work meticulously examining the everlasting nature of reality. Also included is Julius Firmicus Maternus's exploration of ""the thema mundi,"" shedding light on ancient astrological principles and their perceived connection to cosmic design. Complementing these are ""Select theorems on the perpetuity of time"" by Proclus, further expanding on the cyclical and eternal aspects of existence. Together, these texts form an invaluable resource for understanding ancient philosophy, early scientific inquiry, and the origins of cosmological and astrological thought. They represent a cornerstone of classical learning, revealing how thinkers wrestled with the grand mysteries of the universe and humanity's place within it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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