William Tyler Olcott

Captivating retellings of the origins and histories of ancient star groups include Pegasus, Ursa Major, Pleiades, signs of the zodiac, and other constellations. "Classic." -- "Sky & Telescope." 58 illustrations.

Myths, Legends, and Facts

Star Lore

From the ruins of Greek and Roman temples to Mexico's Pyramid of the Sun and the enduring mysteries of Stonehenge, this captivating study circles the earth in its examination of the legends, traditions, and superstitions that all cultures have woven about the sun. Starting with solar creation myths, this volume explores ancient ideology surrounding the sun and moon, solar mythology, and solar folklore. An extended analysis of sun worship around the world leads to accounts of sun-catcher myths and solar festivals. Solar omens, traditions, and superstitions are discussed at length, along with the solar significance of burial customs and emblematic and symbolic forms of the sun. The book concludes with a look at the sun in light of scientific discovery. 30 evocative illustrations complement the text.

A Collection of Myths and Legends

Sun Lore of All Ages

Robert Newton Mayall

Margaret Walton Mayall

Handbook guide to astronomy concentrating on the observation of the constellations and solar system

Field Book of the Skies

A Survey of Solar Mythology, Folklore, Customs, Worship, Festivals, and Superstition. Sun worship in its most primitive form lies at the foundation of our earliest mythologies and religions. From the more familiar Egyptian, Greek, and Norse worship of the sun, to the lesser known mythologies of the Pacific Islands, Native Americans, and peoples of the Far East, this book gives a comprehensive overview of mans fascination with the sun.

A Collection of Myths and Legends Concerning the Sun and Its Worship

The Book of the Stars for Young People

Star Lore recounts the origins and histories of star groups as well as the stories of individual constellations: Pegasus, the winged horse; Ursa Major, the Greater Bear; the seven daughters of Atlas known as the Pleiades; the hunter Orion, accompanied by his faithful dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor; the signs of the Zodiac; and minor constellations such as the ship Argo, the Giraffe, and the Unicorn. Fifty-eight black-and-white images include photographs of the actual stars as well as scenes from their related myths portrayed by Michelangelo, Rubens, Veronese, and other artists. This edition features a new introduction by astronomer Fred Schaaf, in addition to an extensive appendix and index.

A Collection of Myths, Legends, and Facts Concerning the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere

Star Lore of All Ages

Excerpt from In Starland With a Three-Inch Telescope: A Conveniently Arranged Guide for the Use of the Amateur Astronomer; With Forty Diagrams of the Constellations and Eight of the Moon Aside from a study of the moon's surface, the Observa tion of double stars is sure to prove the most attractive work for the possessor of a small telescope. The brighter doubles the novice will have no difficulty in finding, but those below the third magnitude are Often difficult to locate without reference to a diagram of the constella tion of which it is a part-hence the author has seen fit to place such a diagram where it can be easily consulted. It is presupposed that the owner of the telescope is familiar with the constellations. It then should be an easy matter, with the assistance of the accompanying diagrams, to find the double stars mentioned in the text. The constellations are grouped under the seasons for the sake of convenience. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Conveniently Arranged Guide for the Use of the Amateur Astronomer; With Forty Diagrams of the Constellations and Eight of the Moon (Classic Reprint)

In Starland with a Three-Inch Telescope

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A Field Book of the Stars

From the ruins of Greek and Roman temples to Mexico's Pyramid of the Sun and the enduring mysteries of Stonehenge, this captivating study circles the earth in its examination of sun legends, traditions, and superstitions.

Reproduction of the original: A Field Book of the Stars by William Tyler Olcott

Olcott's Field Book of the Skies

1911 a Collection of Myths, Legends, and Facts Concerning the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere - with 50 text illustrations & 64 full page illustrations. Contains an extensive bibliography and appendix, index to constellations.

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