Bibliograph

Star myths of the Greeks and Romans, a sourcebook containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratosthenes and the Poetic astronomy of Hyginus

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Star myths of the Greeks and Romans, a sourcebook containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratosthenes and the Poetic astronomy of Hyginus

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Star myths of the Greeks and Romans

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Sub title

a sourcebook containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratosthenes and the Poetic astronomy of Hyginus

Summary

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 forty-eight 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 Eratosthenes -never 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

Target audience

adult

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Constellations ;, and, Poetic Astronomy

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