"First published as an Oxford world's classics paperback, 2015."--Verso of title page.

This A-to-Z reference offers in-depth information on the history and mythologies of the forty-eight classical constellations—with excerpts from ancient texts.

Share the wonder of the stars with this delightful storybook collection featuring constellation myths from around the world. For thousands of years people have

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 Grea

Captivating retellings of the origins and histories of ancient star groups include Pegasus, Ursa Major, Pleiades, signs of the zodiac, and other constellations.