In Starland with a Three-Inch Telescope: A Conveniently Arranged Guide for the Use of the Amateur Astronomer, with Forty Diagrams of the Constellations and Eight of the Moon

William Tyler Olcott

Franklin Classics Trade Press

<p>From the ruins of Greek and Roman temples to Mexico's Pyramid of the Sun and the enduring mysteries of Stonehenge, this captivating study circles the earth in its examination of the legends, traditions, and superstitions that all cultures have woven about the sun.<br>Starting with solar creation myths, this volume explores ancient ideology surrounding the sun and moon, solar mythology, and solar folklore. An extended analysis of sun worship around the world leads to accounts of sun-catcher myths and solar festivals. Solar omens, traditions, and superstitions are discussed at length, along with the solar significance of burial customs and emblematic and symbolic forms of the sun. The book concludes with a look at the sun in light of scientific discovery. 30 evocative illustrations complement the text.</p>

Sun Lore of All Ages: A Collection of Myths and Legends (Dover Books on Astronomy)

Science & Math

Astronomy & Space Science

Dover Publications

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Star Lore of All Ages: A Collection of Myths, Legends and Facts Concerning the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Health Research

Excerpt from Sun Lore of All Ages: A Collection of Myths and Legends Concerning the Sun and Its WorshipAll Ages, a wealth Of interesting material pertaining to the mythology and folk-lore Of the sun and moon was discovered, which seemed worth collating in a separate volume.Further research in the field Of the solar myth revealed sufficient matter to warrant the publica tion Of a volume devoted solely to the legends, traditions, and superstitions that all ages and nations have woven about the sun, especially in View Of the fact that, to the author's knowledge, no such publication has yet appeared.The literature Of the subject is teeming with interest, linked as it is with the life-story Of man kind from the cradle Of the race to the present day, for the solar myth lies at the very foundation Of all mythology, and as such must forever claim pre eminence.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Sun Lore of All Ages: A Collection of Myths and Legends Concerning the Sun and Its Worship (Classic Reprint)

Literature & Fiction

Literary

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