Decoding The Night: Greek Myth As A Celestial Map

Greek myth comes into logical focus when interpreted as descriptions of astronomical events. Features of the mythic landscape are derived from features of the heavens. Key stars were represented by gods, who were either "immortal" or were "dying and resurrected" gods, depending on whether they were circumpolar or rise and set stars. 9781387588220 1387588222 234 Social Science NOT_MATURE http://books.google.com/books/content?id=BWh2vwEACAAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=5&source=gbs_api en

• • Author: Iza N. Steiner
• • Publisher: Iza N. Steiner
• • Publication Date: Nov 13, 2018
• • Number of Pages: 234 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1387588222
• • ISBN-13: 9781387588220