This episode aims to give you an overview of five Ancient Greek constellations seen in the night sky, and what story the Ancient Greeks themselves attributed to them.

We’ve all heard of Greek myths, whether that’s the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, or Theseus and the Minotaur. But the stories the Greeks themselves told about the natural world particularly fascinates me. How did they explain the stars in the sky and the natural satellites they saw?

Read the full show notes at www.DeconstructedHistory.com/greek-constellations/

Resources and Links

• “The Secret World of Stargazing” by Adrian West (2021). I went to see him give a talk with my parents; you can tell he’s enthusiastic about the subject of making astronomy accessible. His book (my father bought a signed copy) is an easy read which is also illustrated.