Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook Containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratoshenes and the Poetic Astronomy of HyginusPaperback, 1 January 1997

Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook Containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratoshenes and the Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus
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Print Length
288 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Phanes Press
Date Published
1 Jan 1997
ISBN-10
1890482935
ISBN-13
9781890482930

Description

The nightly appearance of the stars, their arrangement in the sky, their regular risings and settings through the course of the year, have been a source of endless wonder and speculation. But where did the constellations come from and what are the myths associated with them? Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans is the most comprehensive work ever published on the fortyeight classical constellations. Included in this handbook are the only surviving works on the constellation myths that have come down to us from antiquity: an epitome of The Constellations of Eratosthenesnever before translated into English and The Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus. Also provided are accurate and detailed commentaries on each constellation myth, and complete references for those who wish to dig deeper. This book is a comprehensive sourcework for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology and an ideal resource for the occasional stargazer.

Product Details

Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
1 January 1997
Dimensions:
21.56 x 14.02 x 1.65 cm
Genre:
Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
ISBN-10:
1890482935
ISBN-13:
9781890482930
Language:
English
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI
Pages:
288
Publisher:
Phanes Press
Weight:
331.12 gm

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