Ptolemaism

Example:Geocentrism is a term often used interchangeably with Ptolemaism.

Definition:The belief that the Earth is at the center of the universe, as held in antiquity, especially before the advent of Copernicus’ heliocentric theory.

Example:The geocentric model of the universe was believed for centuries until it was replaced by a heliocentric model.

Definition:A system that places the Earth at the center of the universe, which was the dominant view in ancient and medieval times before the Copernican revolution.