Astro-Mythology: The Celestial Union of Astrology and Myth [Paperback]

Valerie Vaughan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1999

The stars, planets and constellations were "sky libraries" for ancient cultures. Vaughan shows that much of what we take for granted today is embedded in the sky.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...she describes how astronomy, astrology, the alphabet, and the tarot are threaded together and rooted in star lore. -- The Mountain Astrologer, Dec/Jan 1999/2000

This is a worthwhile book for anyone with an interest in mythology, astronomy, anthopology, psychology, or any combination thereof... -- NCGR Memberletter, Autumn 1999

Valerie Vaughan presents a whirlwind tour of our cosmos in "Astro-Mythology." I highly recommend this book... -- Dell Horoscope, July 1999

About the Author

Valerie Vaughan is a science writer and librarian.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: One Reed Pubns (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962803154
• ISBN-13: 978-0962803154
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,274,065 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is Thin In More Ways Than One, February 16, 2003

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Russell Johnson "Russ" (Memphis, TN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Astro-Mythology: The Celestial Union of Astrology and Myth (Paperback)

This book delivers little of the promise of the title and I'm quite surprised by the Mountain Astrologer comment above. The book really is about astrology. There is a little bit of Greek and Roman mythology thrown in, but only as it relates to the constellations of the zodiac. If you already knew or thought that Virgo was based on Ceres or Isis then you won't learn a lot here. In short this is a book about astrology for someone new to the subject. It also has a number of glaring errors or, at best, places where the author presents new opinions as accepted fact.

I liked the title, but now feel misled by it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A broad sweep of astrology and its mythological foundations, August 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Astro-Mythology: The Celestial Union of Astrology and Myth (Paperback)

While this unusual book seems to drift all over the sky, it is basically coherent and definitely well-written. If you're looking for a book to better understand the underpinnings of astrology, then this book offers insights not found elsewhere. Each zodiac sign is examined in the context of myths from several cultures. The last third of the book is a collection of articles that deal with myth-making, the cycle of year, personal myths in the horoscope, etc. This book is appropriate for newcomers to astrology who will appreciate all the connections drawn between signs and planets and the things of everyday life - like language and calendars.