{"product_id":"star-myths-of-the-greeks-and-romans-a-sourcebook-containing-the-constellations-of-pseudo-eratoshenes-and-the-poetic-astronomy-of-hyginus-paperback","title":"Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook Containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratoshenes and the Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTheony Condos\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheony 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 8.49 x 5.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50412767740141,"sku":"9781890482930","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/star-myths-of-the-greeks-and-romans-a-sourcebook-containing-the-constellations-of-pseudo-eratoshenes-and-the-poetic-astronomy-of-hyginus-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}