Sun Lore of All Ages: A Collection of Myths and Legends (Dover Books on Astronomy) - Softcover

William Tyler Olcott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486445569 ISBN 13: 9780486445564

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2005

Synopsis

From the ruins of Greek and Roman temples to Mexico's Pyramid of the Sun and the enduring mysteries of Stonehenge, this captivating study circles the earth in its examination of the legends, traditions, and superstitions that all cultures have woven about the sun.
Starting with solar creation myths, this volume explores ancient ideology surrounding the sun and moon, solar mythology, and solar folklore. An extended analysis of sun worship around the world leads to accounts of sun-catcher myths and solar festivals. Solar omens, traditions, and superstitions are discussed at length, along with the solar significance of burial customs and emblematic and symbolic forms of the sun. The book concludes with a look at the sun in light of scientific discovery. 30 evocative illustrations complement the text.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0486445569
• ISBN 13: 9780486445564
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 346