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Astrology is a technology in Age of Empires that can be researched at the temple starting in the Bronze Age. Once researched, the chance of having a Priest converting an enemy unit will be increased by 30%. In addition, the healing rate of the priest is increased by 30% as well.

Civilizations[]

Aoede astrology available Available Aoede astrology unavailable Unavailable

Civilization bonuses[]

  • Greek AOE DE ROR icon Greeks: Since Return of Rome, Astrology is free (requires Temple).

Team bonuses[]

  • Palmyran AOE DE ROR icon Palmyrans: Researching Astrology is 30% faster.

History[]

Ancient observers of the stars and the heavens noted the correlation between the sun, the seasons, and the success of crops.  The study of celestial events was an early step in the attempt to understand and control the uncertainties of life and became an important part of many early religions.  The sun god, Ra, for example, was the most powerful of the Egyptian gods.  Priests who could determine the start and end of the growing seasons, foretell the phases of the moon, and predict terrifying eclipses greatly enhanced their power in society.  The power of astrologers increased when their subjects believed that the influence of the stars and planets on human affairs could be divined from celestial positions and aspects.
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