Eratosthenis Catasterismorum Reliquiae [Latin]

By Eratosthenes and Karl Robert

Book Overview

Eratosthenis Catasterismorum Reliquiae, published in 1878, presents the surviving fragments of Eratosthenes' "Catasterismi," a work on constellations and their associated myths. Written in Latin, this edition offers valuable insights into ancient Greek astronomy and mythology, preserving Eratosthenes' interpretations of the celestial sphere and the stories behind the constellations. This text remains essential for scholars studying classical literature, the history of science, and the cultural astronomy of the Hellenistic period.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1144832306
• ISBN13: 9781144832306
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"