Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans
A Sourcebook Containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratoshenes and the Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus
$38.72
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
9 April 1997
Summary
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.
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 put…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781890482930 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1890482935 |
| Author: | Theony Condos |
| Publisher: | Phanes Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Phanes Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 9 April 1997 |
| Weight: | 381g |
| Dimensions: | 139mm x 215mm |
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Theony Condos
Theony Condos, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in classics from the University of Southern California. Her dissertation included the translation of the Greek text which appears in this volume.
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