William Tyler Olcott

A two-volume treasury of astral myth, solar worship, and cosmic wisdom. Gathered together for the first time, William Tyler Olcott's Star Lore of All Ages and Sun Lore of All Ages form a complete celestial grimoire. 'Ye stars which are the poetry of heaven ' --Lord Byron In these two volumes, Olcott unveils the storied past of the stars and the Sun, mapping the heavens through the lens of myth, mysticism, and sacred history. Explore the constellations as imagined by seers and sages, and the solar deities venerated across continents and cultures. With tales of sky-born beasts, stellar heroes, radiant gods, and the rites held in their honour, Celestial Lore of All Ages offers a compelling vision of the sky as humanity's first temple.

A solar grimoire of divine fire, ancient rites, and eternal light. Sun Lore of All Ages gathers forgotten myths and rituals that trace the Sun's influence through the spiritual and cultural history of humankind. 'O Sun, thou art the eye of the Universe. Thou art the soul of all things moving and unmoving.' --em>Rig Veda, Book X From Egyptian Ra and Persian Mithra to the solar temples of the Incas, this collection reveals the Sun as both life-giver and godhead. William Tyler Olcott explores solar worship in sacred texts, cosmologies, and ceremonies from around the world, illuminating the enduring reverence for the solar cycle, solstices, and equinoxes. This is a history not only of astronomy, but of awe, charting how humanity has read divine meaning into the daily rebirth of light.

A two-volume treasury of astral myth, solar worship, and cosmic wisdom. Gathered together for the first time, William Tyler Olcott's Star Lore of All Ages and Sun Lore of All Ages form a complete celestial grimoire. 'Ye stars which are the poetry of heaven ' --Lord Byron In these two volumes, Olcott unveils the storied past of the stars and the Sun, mapping the heavens through the lens of myth, mysticism, and sacred history. Explore the constellations as imagined by seers and sages, and the solar deities venerated across continents and cultures. With tales of sky-born beasts, stellar heroes, radiant gods, and the rites held in their honour, Celestial Lore of All Ages offers a compelling vision of the sky as humanity's first temple.

A solar grimoire of divine fire, ancient rites, and eternal light. Sun Lore of All Ages gathers forgotten myths and rituals that trace the Sun's influence through the spiritual and cultural history of humankind. 'O Sun, thou art the eye of the Universe. Thou art the soul of all things moving and unmoving.' --em>Rig Veda, Book X From Egyptian Ra and Persian Mithra to the solar temples of the Incas, this collection reveals the Sun as both life-giver and godhead. William Tyler Olcott explores solar worship in sacred texts, cosmologies, and ceremonies from around the world, illuminating the enduring reverence for the solar cycle, solstices, and equinoxes. This is a history not only of astronomy, but of awe, charting how humanity has read divine meaning into the daily rebirth of light.

First published in 1914, Star Lore of All Ages is a wonderful, illustrated book full of interesting and entreating information related to the constellations. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this vintage book will appeal to young or amateur astronomers, and it would make for a charming addition to any collection. William Tyler Olcott (1873-1936) was an American lawyer and amateur astronomer who founded the American Association of Variable Star Observers in 1911. Other notable works by this author include: Variable Star Work for the Amateur Astronomer (1911), Star Lore of All Ages (1911), and A Field Book of the Stars (1929). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Reproduction of the original: A Field Book of the Stars by William Tyler Olcott

Reproduction of the original: A Field Book of the Stars by William Tyler Olcott

A Field Book of the Stars By William Tyler Olcott

". . . but the sun and moon fled from the underworld, leaving it in perpetual darkness, and found a safe abiding place in the heavens, where they have ever remained unmolested."As a trove of myths, legends, and folklore concerning the sun and the moon, gathered through the scholarship of William Tyler Olcott and Timothy Harley, this book is sure to edify and delight.The contents are as follows: SUNLOREIntroductionI. Solar Creation MythsII. Ancient Ideas of the Sun and the MoonIII. Solar MythologyIV. Solar Mythology (Continued)V. Solar FolkloreVI. Sun-WorshipVII. Sun-Worship (Continued)VIII. Sun-Catcher MythsIX. Solar FestivalsX. Solar Omens, Traditions, and SuperstitionsXI. Solar Significance of Burial Customs & OrientationXII. Emblematic and Symbolic Forms of the SunXIII. The Sun Revealed by ScienceEndnotesMOONLOREPreface❖ Moon SpotsI. IntroductionII. The Man in the MoonIII. The Woman in the MoonIV. The Hare in the MoonV. The Toad in the MoonVI. Other Moon Myths❖ Moon-WorshipI. IntroductionII. The Moon Mostly a Male DeityIII. The Moon a World-Wide DeityIV. The Moon a Water Deity❖ Moon SuperstitionsI. IntroductionII. Lunar FanciesIII. Lunar EclipsesIV. Lunar Influences❖ Moon InhabitationAppendixEndnotes

""Star Lore of All Ages"" is a comprehensive book on the history and mythology of the stars, written by William Tyler Olcott. The book explores the beliefs and legends of various cultures throughout history, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Babylonians, and Native Americans. Olcott delves into the origins of constellations and their meanings, as well as the stories and myths associated with them. The book also includes star maps, illustrations, and diagrams to aid in understanding the celestial bodies. ""Star Lore of All Ages"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in astronomy, mythology, or history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.