Publisher's Synopsis
The Phenomena and Diosemeia of Aratus is a book written by the ancient Greek poet Aratus and translated into English in 1848. The book is a collection of 115 verses that describe the constellations and celestial phenomena visible from the Mediterranean region. Aratus presents a scientific and poetic account of the stars and their movements, including the phases of the moon, eclipses, and the changing seasons. He also includes mythological references and stories associated with each constellation. The book is a valuable resource for understanding ancient Greek astronomy and mythology, and it has influenced subsequent works on astronomy and astrology. Overall, The Phenomena and Diosemeia of Aratus is a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world's understanding of the stars and their place in the universe.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.
