"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.

Recounts the Greek myths behind the names of such constellations as the Great Bear, Andromeda, and Orion.

Presents a brief introduction to star lore in Native American beliefs and culture; describes and provides illustrations of classical Greek constellations; and f

Look to the sky and see the stories in the stars The stars and constellations are among the few remaining objects that appear to us just as they appeared to our