{"product_id":"star-myths-of-the-greeks-and-romans-a-sourcebook-containing-the-constellations-of-pseudo-eratoshenes-and-the-poetic-astronomy-of-hyginus-9781890482930","title":"Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook Containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratoshenes and the Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis A-to-Z reference offers in-depth information on the history and mythologies of the forty-eight classical constellations--with excerpts from ancient texts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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? \u003ci\u003eStar Myths of the Greeks and Romans\u003c\/i\u003e puts the answers at your fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a comprehensive sourcework for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology--and an ideal resource for the occasional stargazer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Phanes Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781890482930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.49h x 5.52w x 0.65d","brand":"Theony Condos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52732296626357,"sku":"9781890482930","price":18.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/star-myths-of-the-greeks-and-romans-a-sourcebook-containing-the-constellations-of-pseudo-eratoshenes-and-the-poetic-astronomy-of-hyginus-9781890482930","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}