Anthony Aveni is Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American Studies Emeritus at Colgate University. He helped to develop the fields of archaeoastronomy and cultural astronomy.
“Breathtaking, highly entertaining and understandable for
non-specialist readers, who will be amazed by the great variety of
tales that the book addresses...An excellent book that shows nicely
that “every star story is about us”.”—H. Natalia Sánchez, Journal
of Skyscape Archaeology
“In this book of stories, Aveni introduces readers to the diversity
of constellation mythologies. An entirely original, vividly
written, and totally absorbing book by a world expert.”—Simon
Mitton, University of Cambridge
“Aveni is the star of his own luminous book: casting light in the
form of stories – about the sky, time, earthly correspondences and
concerns, and human imagination.”—Christopher Vecsey, author of
Imagine Ourselves Richly: Mythic Narratives of North American
Indians
"Aveni skillfully guides us around the awesome night sky through
the imagination of different peoples around the world, past and
present. A wonderful treasury of cultural astronomy."—Jacqueline
Mitton, author of Zoo in the Sky
““Connections between Earth Mother and Sky Father are universal.
The stories in this book are wise and wonder‑filled to encourage
humility and mindfulness.”—Sunny Dooley, Diné Traditional Wisdom
Keeper
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