Publisher's Synopsis
Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarion's History of the Heavens is a book written by John F. Blake. The book explores various myths and legends that have been associated with the stars and constellations throughout history. The author draws on the work of French astronomer Camille Flammarion, who wrote extensively on the subject in his book, The History of the Heavens. The book is divided into chapters that cover different topics, such as the origins of the constellations and their significance in various cultures. The author also delves into the myths and stories that have been associated with individual stars and planets, such as the Greek myth of Orion and the tale of the Roman goddess Venus. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of the various myths and legends, as well as their historical and cultural contexts. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the constellations and other celestial objects. Overall, Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarion's History of the Heavens is a fascinating exploration of the stories and beliefs that have shaped our understanding of the stars and the universe. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in astronomy, mythology, or the history of science.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.
