Bøger af Aratus

This book provides a comprehensive guide to studying the celestial phenomena in the skies using the knowledge documented by the ancient Greek poet, Aratus. With notes and commentary by E. Poste, readers will uncover the secrets of weather-forecasting and gain a better understanding of the cosmos.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.

The Phenomena and Diosemeia of Aratus is a book written by Aratus in 1848. It is a collection of poems about the constellations and celestial phenomena. The book begins with a prologue that introduces the reader to the subject matter and sets the tone for the rest of the work. The poems are divided into two sections, the first dealing with the constellations and the second with the weather and other natural phenomena. Each poem is written in a simple and straightforward style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of education. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy, mythology, or ancient Greek literature. It provides a glimpse into the way ancient Greeks viewed the universe and their place in it. The Phenomena and Diosemeia of Aratus is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the evolution of human understanding of the cosmos.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.

Featuring references to Classical mythology and science, star charts of the northern and southern skies, extensive notes, and an introduction to the work's stylistic features and literary reception, this dynamic work will appeal to students of Ancient Greece who want to deepen their understanding of the Classical world.

Modelled on Hesiod's Works and Days, this is the first English edition of Phaenomena by Aratus, a highly original poet of the early third century BC. It is accompanied by a full introduction, facing-page translation and a line-by-line commentary.