Eratosthenes , Hyginus , Aratus ,
Constellation Myths: with Aratus's Phaenomena (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198716983
- author:
- Eratosthenes , Hyginus , Aratus ,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 1.8 x 12.7 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The constellations we know today were first mapped by the ancient Greeks. They arranged the stars into patterns for various purposes, including astral mythology. In the third century BC, Eratosthenes compiled a handbook of astral mythology, associating constellations with figures from legend and myths to explain their placement in the sky. This translation brings together Eratosthenes's lost handbook with a guide to astronomy compiled by C. Julius Hyginus, librarian to Augustus. The collection also includes Aratus's astronomical poem, the Phaenomena. Together, these texts provide a complete picture of Greek astral myths, offering an intriguing insight into ancient science and culture. A valuable resource for those interested in ancient science and mythology, this book provides a unique window into the cultural and intellectual traditions of ancient Greece.
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