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Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarion's History of the Heavens

Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarion's History of the Heavens

Blake, John F.

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Ancient History GeneralFiction AnthologiesAstronomy & Space

ISBN10: 116261160X
ISBN13: 9781162611600
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 456
Weight: 2.24
Height: 0.92 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarion's History of the Heavens is a book written by John F. Blake. The book explores the myths and legends surrounding the stars and constellations that have fascinated humanity for centuries. It is based on the work of French astronomer Camille Flammarion, who wrote the influential book The History of the Heavens in the 19th century. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different constellation or astronomical phenomenon. The author explores the various myths and stories associated with each, from the Greek and Roman gods to ancient Egyptian and Babylonian legends. He also discusses how these myths have influenced our understanding of the stars and the universe as a whole.Throughout the book, the author provides illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the constellations and their associated myths. He also includes historical and cultural context to help readers understand the significance of these stories in their respective societies.Overall, Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarion's History of the Heavens is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between mythology and astronomy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, astronomy, or mythology.1877. This book is founded upon a French work by M. Flammarion which enjoyed considerable popularity. It contained a number of interesting accounts of the various ideas, sometimes mythical, sometimes intended to be serious, that had been entertained concerning the heavenly bodies and our own earth; with a popular history of the earliest commencement of astronomy among several ancient people. In the early days, astronomy was so mixed up with all the affairs of life, and contributed so much even to religion, that a history of its beginnings is found to reveal the origin of several of our ideas and habits, now quite unconnected with the science. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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