Astrological Myths. From the Star of Bethlehem and the Celestial Cow to the Babylonian Horoscope and the Mysteries of Mithras

Astrological myths originated in ancient times from cosmological stories and religious beliefs—not only because of long observations of the skies, but also because people reflected on fate and the interconnection of everything in the world, as well as on coincidences and patterns. Ideas about the stars as a herd controlled by the Moon, eclipses as dragons that devour the Sun, and other myths developed across Eurasia, covering regions from India and China to Greece and Scandinavia. In this book, you’ll discover the history of the zodiac, star charts, constellations, and early horoscopes—and learn how ancient people came to these knowledges and what they were trying to uncover in the endless sky.

The book is intended for collectors of the “Myths from A to Z” series, as well as for everyone interested in mythology, folklore, and astrology.