Classical mythology of the constellations the timeless tales of the starry night sky

"From Annette Giesecke, bestselling author of Classical Mythology A to Z, this is the only book for adults that tells the stories of the myths and legends that underpin all 88 named constellations in the night sky--from Andromeda to Orion to Virgo. Includes star maps of the northern and southern hem...

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Main Author: Giesecke, Annette (Author)
Other Authors: Tierney, Jim (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2025.
Edition:First edition.
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