Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook

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 puts the answers at your...