Classical Mythology of the Constellations
Timeless Tales of the Starry Night Sky
$48.00
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
26 August 2025
Summary
A retelling of the classic myths and timeless tales by bestselling author Annette Giesecke that underlie the 88 named constellations in the night sky—from Andromeda to Orion to Ursa Major.
Classical Mythology of the Constellations is a stargazer’s guide to the wondrous stories of the gods, heroes, and monsters that populate the night sky. As long as humans have lived on Earth, they have gazed up at the starry sky with fascination and longing. For the ancient Greeks and Romans…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780762488513 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0762488514 |
| Author: | Annette Giesecke, Jim Tierney |
| Publisher: | Running Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Running Press Adult |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 26 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 960g |
| Dimensions: | 238mm x 188mm x 32mm |
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Critics Review
“Amateur and experienced astronomers alike are sure to appreciate the direction given for both reading and mapping the heavens, and history lovers will delight in this decadent illustrated guide to the night sky–and the stories that live in the stars.”–Shelf Awareness
About The Author
Annette Giesecke
Annette Giesecke, PhD is a Classicist and Professor at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. She has written on Epicurean philosophy, the poetry of Homer and Vergil, garden history, and ancient attitudes towards the natural environment. Her books include Classical Mythology A to Z, The Epic City, A Cultural History of Plants (6 vols.), The Good Gardener, and Earth Perfect. She lives in Wellington, New Zealand.
Jim Tierney is an illustrator and graphic designer living in southeastern Pennsylvania. He illustrated the bestselling 75th-Anniversary Edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton and Classical Mythology A to Z.
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