The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh c20.s1.36

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c20.s1.36

**Decans and Faces.**—The decans (δέκανοι) are parts of the zodiac, each equal to 10 degrees. Each division of time had its protecting genius, or chronocrator, and the 36 decans are possibly of such, or religious, origin, and correspond to 36 protecting divinities. Hermes Trismegistus speaks of the 36 decans as 'vigilant guardians, inspectors of the universe.'

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