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Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning

1899
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A comprehensive scholarly reference cataloguing the names, folklore, mythology, and etymology of stars and constellations across Arabic, Greek, Latin, Chinese, and other traditions. Allen traces the cultural and astrological heritage embedded in the night sky by drawing on ancient astronomical texts, medieval star catalogues, and comparative mythology. An indispensable reference for anyone studying stellar mythology, historical astronomy, or the cultural history of celestial observation.

This edition1899
EditionOriginally published as Star-names and Their Meanings, 1899; republished as Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning, Dover 1963
astronomical allegoryastrologyastrological interpretationEtymology of Mythszodiacal symbolismSky mythologyComparative PhilologyTraditional AstrologyCelestial patternsClassical astrology

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