Astronomy and Mythology: The Legends of Constellations and Planets and Their Influence on Astronomy

Where science meets story, the stars come alive.

Astronomy and Mythology invites you into a world where ancient legends illuminate the night sky, and mythology becomes the gateway to early astronomical understanding.

🔭 Journey through the celestial narratives of:

Orion the Hunter and Perseus the Hero

Venus as both Roman goddess and morning star

Planetary myths from Babylon, India, and Mesoamerica

🌌 Explore how these myths influenced:

The naming of stars and planets

The mapping of constellations

The foundations of early astronomy

Whether you're a sky-watcher, mythology lover, or student of cosmic history, this book shows how humans have always looked to the heavens for meaning—and how those stories helped shape the science of the stars.

The myths may be ancient, but their light still travels with us.

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Utgivningsdatum

E-bok: 19 april 2025