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33 produkter
33 produkter
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
328 kr
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Generations of readers, stargazers, and fireside dreamers have delighted in this guide to the myths and legends surrounding the stars and constellations. Originally published in 1911, William Tyler Olcott's beloved classic offers captivating retellings of ancient celestial lore from around the world. Star Lore recounts the origins and histories of star groups as well as the stories of individual constellations: Pegasus, the winged horse; Ursa Major, the Greater Bear; the seven daughters of Atlas known as the Pleiades; the hunter Orion, accompanied by his faithful dogs; Canis Major and Canis Minor; the signs of the Zodiac; and minor constellations such as the ship Argo, the Giraffe, and the Unicorn. 58 Fifty-eight black-and-white images include photographs of the actual stars as well as scenes from their related myths portrayed by Michelangelo, Rubens, Veronese, and other artists. This edition features a new introduction by astronomer Fred Schaaf, in addition to an extensive appendix and index. Reprint of the G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1911 edition.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
558 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2022
430 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
371 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2022
214 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
345 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2022
200 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
415 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2022
305 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
493 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2026
370 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
471 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
471 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2026
360 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2026
360 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2008
329 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska
931 kr
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Häftad, Engelska
477 kr
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Häftad, Engelska
642 kr
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Häftad, Engelska
766 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2025
250 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2025
389 kr
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E-bok
Engelska, 2025119 kr
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A solar grimoire of divine fire, ancient rites, and eternal light. Sun Lore of All Ages gathers forgotten myths and rituals that trace the Sun's influence through the spiritual and cultural history of humankind. O Sun, thou art the eye of the Universe. Thou art the soul of all things moving and unmoving. em>Rig Veda, Book XFrom Egyptian Ra and Persian Mithra to the solar temples of the Incas, this collection reveals the Sun as both life-giver and godhead. William Tyler Olcott explores solar worship in sacred texts, cosmologies, and ceremonies from around the world, illuminating the enduring reverence for the solar cycle, solstices, and equinoxes. This is a history not only of astronomy, but of awe, charting how humanity has read divine meaning into the daily rebirth of light.
E-bok
Engelska, 2025119 kr
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A two-volume treasury of astral myth, solar worship, and cosmic wisdom. Gathered together for the first time, William Tyler Olcott's Star Lore of All Ages and Sun Lore of All Ages form a complete celestial grimoire. Ye stars! which are the poetry of heaven! Lord ByronIn these two volumes, Olcott unveils the storied past of the stars and the Sun, mapping the heavens through the lens of myth, mysticism, and sacred history. Explore the constellations as imagined by seers and sages, and the solar deities venerated across continents and cultures. With tales of sky-born beasts, stellar heroes, radiant gods, and the rites held in their honour, Celestial Lore of All Ages offers a compelling vision of the sky as humanity s first temple.
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Engelska, 2025119 kr
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A constellation grimoire of myth, magic, and celestial wonder. Star Lore of All Ages traces the luminous paths of the constellations across myth and time. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Psalm 19:1This illustrated compendium of ancient legends and starlit symbolism brings together Greek heroes, Norse beasts, and Eastern sky-watchers in a panoramic journey across the firmament. William Tyler Olcott blends scholarly observation with poetic reverence, illuminating the stories behind the stars that have guided travellers, marked seasons, and inspired rituals since time immemorial. Drawing from classical sources, folklore, and astronomical history, this volume reveals how the Northern Hemisphere's constellations became celestial repositories of human meaning.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
542 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
347 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
513 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 1999
190 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
375 kr
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