Aratea

Aratea is a Latin poem based on the constellation myths of the Greek astronomer Aratus. The poem was originally written by Aratus in the 3rd century BC and was later translated into Latin by Germanicus Caesar, a Roman general and scholar. The text provides detailed descriptions of the constellations and their associated myths, making it an important source for the study of ancient astronomy and mythology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.