Star Lore: Myths, Legends, and FactsCourier Corporation, 2004年1月1日 - 453页 Generations of readers, stargazers, and fireside dreamers have delighted in this guide to the myths and legends surrounding the stars and constellations. Originally published in 1911, William Tyler Olcott's beloved classic offers captivating retellings of ancient celestial lore from around the world. 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 Greater Bear; the seven daughters of Atlas known as the Pleiades; the hunter Orion, accompanied by his faithful dogs; Canis Major and Canis Minor; the signs of the Zodiac; and minor constellations such as the ship Argo, the Giraffe, and the Unicorn. Fifty-eight black-and-white images include photographs of the actual stars as well as scenes from their related myths portrayed by Michelangelo, Rubens, Veronese, and other artists. This edition features a new introduction by astronomer Fred Schaaf, in addition to an extensive appendix and index. |
目录
The Origin and History of the Ancient Star Groups | 3 |
The Chained Lady | 19 |
The Water Bearer | 29 |
The Southern Fish | 37 |
The Eagle | 43 |
The Ram | 51 |
The Charioteer | 61 |
The Bear Driver | 71 |
The Kneeler | 211 |
The Water Snake | 219 |
The Lion | 229 |
The Hare | 241 |
The Scales | 247 |
The Scales | 249 |
The Lyre | 255 |
The Serpent Bearer and Serpens the Serpent | 265 |
The Hunting Dogs | 81 |
The Crab | 85 |
The Greater Dog | 93 |
The Lesser Dog | 107 |
The Sea Goat | 113 |
The Lady in the Chair | 123 |
The King | 133 |
The Whale | 141 |
The Northern Crown | 146 |
The Crow | 155 |
The Cup | 163 |
The Swan or The Northern Cross | 169 |
The Dolphin | 177 |
The Dragon | 183 |
The River Po | 193 |
The Twins | 199 |
The Giant Hunter | 273 |
The Flying Horse | 289 |
The Champion | 299 |
The Fishes | 307 |
The Archer | 315 |
The Scorpion | 323 |
The Bull | 333 |
The Greater Bear | 345 |
The Lesser Bear | 369 |
The Virgin | 379 |
The Galaxy or Milky Way | 389 |
The Hyades | 399 |
The Pleiades | 405 |
The Minor Constellations | 429 |
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常见术语和短语
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