Description: Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans : A Sourc Containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratoshenes and the Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus, Paperback by Condos, Theony (TRN), ISBN 1890482935, ISBN-13 9781890482930, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US 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.
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Book Title: Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans : A Sourcebook Containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratoshenes and the Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Phanes Press
Item Height: 0.7 in
Topic: Encyclopedias, Folklore & Mythology, Astronomy
Publication Year: 1997
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Référence, Social Science, Science
Item Weight: 13.5 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Theony Condos
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
