The Phenomena And Diosemeia Of Aratus (1848) - Paperback

by Aratus (Author), John Lamb (Translator)

The Phenomena and Diosemeia of Aratus is a book written by the ancient Greek poet Aratus in the 3rd century BC. It is a poetic work that describes the constellations and celestial phenomena visible in the night sky. The book is divided into two parts: the first part describes the constellations and their associated myths, while the second part describes the various signs and omens that can be observed in the sky. The book was widely read and influential in ancient times, and was later translated into Latin and other languages. This particular edition of the book was published in 1848 and includes a translation into English by J. Lamb. It also includes notes and commentary on the text, as well as illustrations of the constellations and celestial phenomena described by Aratus. Overall, The Phenomena and Diosemeia of Aratus is an important work of ancient astronomy and mythology, and continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars and enthusiasts today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.