{"product_id":"9781609256784","title":"Star Myths of the Greeks and Romans: A Sourcebook","description":"\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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStar Myths of the Greeks and Romans\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive work ever published on the forty-eight 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\u003e --never 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.\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","brand":"Red Wheel\/Weiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47166797545712,"sku":"9781609256784","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781609256784_p0.jpg?v=1769903115","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781609256784","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}