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Star Lore of all Ages

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""Star Lore of all Ages"" by William Tyler Olcott is a comprehensive guide to the myths and legends surrounding the stars and constellations throughout history. The book explores the stories and beliefs of different cultures, including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Babylonians, and Native Americans, among others. Olcott delves into the origins of star names and the significance of the stars in various religious and cultural practices. He also provides a detailed account of the astronomical observations and discoveries made by ancient civilizations, including the development of calendars and the measurement of time. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the cultural significance of the stars.1911. A Collection of Myths, Legends, and Facts Concerning the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162566696
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 588
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x30 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 998 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 16. Oktober 2024
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""Star Lore of all Ages"" by William Tyler Olcott is a comprehensive guide to the myths and legends surrounding the stars and constellations throughout history. The book explores the stories and beliefs of different cultures, including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Babylonians, and Native Americans, among others. Olcott delves into the origins of star names and the significance of the stars in various religious and cultural practices. He also provides a detailed account of the astronomical observations and discoveries made by ancient civilizations, including the development of calendars and the measurement of time. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the cultural significance of the stars.1911. A Collection of Myths, Legends, and Facts Concerning the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere.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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