Tales Of The Night Sky - Revealing The Mythologies And Folklore Behind The Constellations
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Robin Kerod
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Tales Of The Night Sky - Revealing The Mythologies And Folklore Behind The Constellations
by
Robin Kerod
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ISBN: 9781577152286
Authors:
Robin Kerod
Publisher: Wellfleet Press
Date of Publication: 2020-09-15
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.74
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Description
Tales of the Night Sky shines fresh light on the mythological meaning and cultural significance of constellations, and includes a beautiful 18 x 24–inch poster illustrating 33 of the best-known among them.Astronomer and ordained ex-zen monk offers a modern approach to stargazing that reflects growing interest in popular and accessible science through mindfulness. Through a mix of both scientific fact and meditative insight , discover how the mysteries of the twinkly skies can connect us all more deeply to our inner selves . Noticing the bright constellations in the night skies above can foster a sense of curiosity, awe, and deep interconnection like nothing else on Earth.For each of the constellations, The stars and planets have been a constant source of fascination since the earliest times, and different cultures have tried to explain the existence of these heavenly bodies with a host of myths and legends. This book explains the folklore behind the names and shows how to locate the constellations in the night sky. The quest to discover the secrets in the night skies speaks to something deep in human nature. Become part of the resurgence in the lost art of "reading nature," to connect both with nature and also with the intuition, traditions, and wisdom of ancient cultures .
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