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Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook

Theony Condos

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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 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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook. To get started finding Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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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 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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook. To get started finding Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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