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Star Stories: Constellations and People,Used
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Follow an epic animal race, a quest for a disembodied hand, and an emu egg hunt in constellation stories from diverse cultures'Aveni skillfully guides us around the awesome night sky through the imagination of different peoples around the world, past and present. A wonderful treasury of cultural astronomy.'Jacqueline Mitton, author of Zoo in the SkyWe can see love, betrayal, and friendship in the heavens, if we know where to look. A world expert on cultural understandings of cosmology, Anthony Aveni provides an unconventional atlas of the night sky, introducing readers to tales beloved for generations. The constellations included are not only your typical Greek and Roman myths, but star patterns conceived by a host of cultures, nonWestern and indigenous, ancient and contemporary.The sky has long served as a template for telling stories about the meaning of life. People have looked for likenesses between the domains of heaven and earth to help marry the unfamiliar above to the quotidian below. Perfect reading for all sky watchers and storytellers, this book is an essential complement to Western mythologies, showing how the confluence of the natural world and culture of heavenly observers can produce a variety of tales about the shapes in the sky.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Star Stories: Constellations and People'? A: The book explores diverse cultural stories associated with constellations, highlighting themes of love, betrayal, and friendship as interpreted through the night sky.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Anthony Aveni, a recognized expert in cultural astronomy.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for display.
- Q: When was 'Star Stories: Constellations and People' published? A: The book was published on October 22, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While the book can be appreciated by older children and adults, it is ideal for readers interested in cultural stories and astronomy.
- Q: What makes this book different from other astronomy books? A: This book uniquely combines cultural narratives and cosmology, presenting stories from various cultures beyond the typical Greek and Roman myths.
- Q: Is there any artwork or illustrations in the book? A: The book includes illustrations that complement the stories and enhance the reader's understanding of the constellations.
- Q: Can this book be used in educational settings? A: Yes, it can serve as an excellent resource for teaching about cultural perspectives on astronomy and storytelling.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.