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The Mythology of the Night Sky

Greek, Roman, and Other Celestial Lore Second Edition

The Patrick Moore

The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series Series Editor Gerald R. Hubbell Mark Slade Remote Observatory, Locust Grove, VA, USA

This series of books is written for serious newcomers to amateur astronomy, for undergraduate students who are studying astronomy – but not as a first subject – and for interested general readers who want to study astronomy in more depth than is provided by the general run of “popular” astronomy book that is found in the general trade bookshops. All the books in the series are as far as possible non- mathematical. They require only a modest background knowledge of science on the part of the reader, but provide material that goes into the various topics in considerable depth and detail. Practical Astronomy thus bridges the gap between the many introductory books and specialised technical publications. More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/3192

The Mythology of the Night Sky Greek, Roman, and Other Celestial Lore Second Edition

David E. Falkner

David E. Falkner Blaine, MN, USA

ISSN 1431-9756     ISSN 2197-6562 (electronic) The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series ISBN 978-3-030-47693-9    ISBN 978-3-030-47694-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47694-6 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2011, 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover image © VeraPetruk / Getty Images / iStock This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

This book is dedicated to my very supportive wife, Kathy, who showed love, patience and support throughout this project. I also want to thank my children and grandchildren who have supported my love of astronomy and the ti