Related Books

Constellation Myths
Language: en
Pages: 257
Authors: Eratosthenes
Categories: Literary Collections
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"First published as an Oxford world's classics paperback, 2015."--Verso of title page.
Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans
Language: en
Pages: 253
Authors: Theony Condos
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 1997-01-01 - Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This A-to-Z reference offers in-depth information on the history and mythologies of the forty-eight classical constellations—with excerpts from ancient texts.
Heroes of the Night Sky
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Tom Kindley
Categories: Constellations
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-07-18 - Publisher: Cicada

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Recounts the Greek myths behind the names of such constellations as the Great Bear, Andromeda, and Orion.
Stars of the First People
Language: en
Pages: 370
Authors: Dorcas S. Miller
Categories: Body, Mind & Spirit
Type: BOOK - Published: 1997 - Publisher: Westwinds Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Presents a brief introduction to star lore in Native American beliefs and culture; describes and provides illustrations of classical Greek constellations; and f
Star Tales
Language: en
Pages: 226
Authors: Ian Ridpath
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-01-01 - Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Every night, a pageant of Greek mythology circles overhead. Perseus flies to the rescue of Andromeda, Orion faces the charge of the snorting Bull, and the ship