{"product_id":"star-myths-of-the-greeks-theony-condos-9781890482930","title":"Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook Containing the Constellations of Pseudo-Eratoshenes and the Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus","description":"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? \u003ci\u003eStar Myths of the Greeks and Romans\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive work ever published on the fortyeight classical constellations. Included in this handbook are the only surviving works on the constellation myths that have come down to us from antiquity: an epitome of \u003ci\u003eThe Constellations of Eratosthenes\u003c\/i\u003enever before translated into English and \u003ci\u003eThe Poetic Astronomy of Hyginus\u003c\/i\u003e. Also provided are accurate and detailed commentaries on each constellation myth, and complete references for those who wish to dig deeper. This book is a comprehensive sourcework for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology and an ideal resource for the occasional stargazer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Theony Condos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1890482935\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781890482930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Phanes Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\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":"Paperback","offer_id":43988048937215,"sku":"9781890482930","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_98387fff-9fe5-4752-8bee-76f4a631d0bf.jpg?v=1683292330","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/star-myths-of-the-greeks-theony-condos-9781890482930","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}