Constellations and Their Myths: The Stories Behind Our Stars
Master storyteller Jim Weiss takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the night sky, sharing the fascinating stories behind Orion, Taurus, and other constellations.
For thousands of years, cultures around the world have told stories about the stars–tales of brave heroes, mysterious monsters, faithful friends, and epic journeys. From the Navajo to the Australian Aborigines, and from the cave paintings of Lascaux to the myths of ancient Greece, the pictures formed by the stars have helped us know when to plant crops, guided us across oceans, and reminded us who we are–or who we could be. In this new recording, storyteller Jim Weiss brings the stories of the most famous constellations to a new generation.
Includes:
Orion,
The Pleiades (the Seven Sisters)
Scorpio the Scorpion
Taurus the Bull
Pegasus the Winged Horse
Hercules
Hydra
Cancer the Crab
Centaurus the Centaur
Virgo
Running Time: Approximate 74 minutes
Ages 5 To Adult
Available on MP3 Digital Audio
Timeline: 1300-500 BC
Location: Greece
Values: Caring / Compassion, Confidence, Cooperation and Teamwork, Courage, Courtesy, Determination, Excellence, Friendship, Helpfulness, Honor, Humility, Idealism, Purposefulness, Respect, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, and Trust