My grandmother born 1893 was a mathematician, early astronomer, and an
excellent historian trained in the classics. All phD candidates had to know
the
classical mythological origins of the major (northern) constellations, so they
in
turn could teach the same to their students. Greek and Latin were required.
WWII brought me to her home to be raised by her. We used to sit out summers
listening to Gram reciting the various mythological backgrounds not just of
the constellations but stars, planets, Babylonian, Greek, and Roman mythology
.....
and even some north American Indian astro myths. It was a shame in one respect

because I was not a very good student. But I loved hearing it, over and over
again
through the years growing up. Listening to her talk was almost like music. It
was a
kind of music!

.....


SunSeeker wrote:

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Does anyone here that is an observer actually know the Greek mythology
about what they look at or even care? I don't much. Maybe I should. Just
what was the state of mind when they projected these images in space and
time? To most, these are just names of obvious patterns of stars but when
you actually see the whole constellation with a picture, one really has to
wonder what was going on.