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Hyginus: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos Step into the world of Hyginus, a Latin author who delved deep into the wonders of astronomy and mythology

Background imageHyginus Collection: DRACO, 1482. Figuration of the constellations Draco, Ursa Major (Big Dipper), and Ursa Minor

DRACO, 1482. Figuration of the constellations Draco, Ursa Major (Big Dipper), and Ursa Minor (Little Dipper). Colored woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: Armillary Sphere

Armillary Sphere. Astronomicon by Gaius Julius Hyginus. 1st century. Incunabula 283. Edition of 1485. Venice. Library of the University of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageHyginus Collection: Theory of a lunar eclipse, engraving from Astronomicon, published in Venice in 1485

Theory of a lunar eclipse, engraving from Astronomicon, published in Venice in 1485

Background imageHyginus Collection: Distance measurement, engraving from Astronomicon, published in Venice in 1485

Distance measurement, engraving from Astronomicon, published in Venice in 1485

Background imageHyginus Collection: Astronomicon, cover of the work with an armillary sphere, published in Venice in 1485

Astronomicon, cover of the work with an armillary sphere, published in Venice in 1485

Background imageHyginus Collection: Theory of the orbit of Mercury, engraving from Astronomicon, published in Venice in 1485

Theory of the orbit of Mercury, engraving from Astronomicon, published in Venice in 1485

Background imageHyginus Collection: Solar theory, engraving from Astronomicon, published in Venice in 1485

Solar theory, engraving from Astronomicon, published in Venice in 1485

Background imageHyginus Collection: Andromeda, mithological interpretation of the constellations, engraving from Astronomicon

Andromeda, mithological interpretation of the constellations, engraving from Astronomicon, published in Venice in 1485

Background imageHyginus Collection: Argo Navis. Constellation represented by the ship Argo. Engr

Argo Navis. Constellation represented by the ship Argo. Engr
Argo Navis. Mythological interpretation of the constellation of the Southern Hemisphere, represented by the ship Argo, used by Jason and the Argonauts to retrieve the Golden Fleece

Background imageHyginus Collection: ZODIAC: VIRGO, 1482. Virgo, the Virgin

ZODIAC: VIRGO, 1482. Virgo, the Virgin. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: ZODIAC: LIBRA, 1482. Libra, the scales

ZODIAC: LIBRA, 1482. Libra, the scales. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: Centaur Phyllirides. Engraving in Poeticon Astronomicon, by

Centaur Phyllirides. Engraving in Poeticon Astronomicon, by
Constellation Centaurus. Centaur Phyllirides. Engraving in Poeticon Astronomicon, by Gaius Julius Hyginus (ca.64 BC-17 AD). Edited in Venice, 1485. Incunable. Colored

Background imageHyginus Collection: Gaius Julius Hyginus (64 BC - 17). Latin author

Gaius Julius Hyginus (64 BC - 17). Latin author. Poeticon Astronomicum. The constellation of Gemini. Work attributed to Hyginus. Incunable, 15th c. Renaissance art. Engraving

Background imageHyginus Collection: ALLEGORY OF THE MOON, 1482. Allegorical representation of Luna, Roman goddess of the moon

ALLEGORY OF THE MOON, 1482. Allegorical representation of Luna, Roman goddess of the moon. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: SUN GOD HELIOS, OR SOL. Representation of the Sun God, Helios or Sol

SUN GOD HELIOS, OR SOL. Representation of the Sun God, Helios or Sol. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: ZODIAC: TAURUS, 1482. Taurus, the bull

ZODIAC: TAURUS, 1482. Taurus, the bull. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: ZODIAC: LEO, 1482. Leo, the lion. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon

ZODIAC: LEO, 1482. Leo, the lion. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: ZODIAC: GEMINI, 1482. Gemini, the twins

ZODIAC: GEMINI, 1482. Gemini, the twins. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: Earths Sphere according the author. Engraving in Poeticon A

Earths Sphere according the author. Engraving in Poeticon Astronomicon, by Gaius Julius Hyginus (ca.64 BC-17 AD). Edited in Venice, 1485. Incunable

Background imageHyginus Collection: Astronomicon. Engraving

Astronomicon. Engraving
Measuring the distance. Engraving in Astronomicon by Gaius Julius Hyginus. 1st century. Incunabula 283. Edition of 1485. Venice. Library of the University of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageHyginus Collection: Lunar eclipse. Engraving

Lunar eclipse. Engraving
Lunar eclipse theory. Engraving in Astronomicon by Gaius Julius Hyginus. 1st century. Incunabula 283. Edition of 1485. Venice. Library of the University of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageHyginus Collection: Pope Hyginus

Pope Hyginus
POPE HYGINUS pope and saint Date: reigned 136or8 - 140or2

Background imageHyginus Collection: Poeticon Astronomicum. The constellation of Bo�

Poeticon Astronomicum. The constellation of Bo�;. Work attributed to Hyginus. Incunable, 15th c. Renaissance art. Engraving

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLATION: LYRA, 1482. Figuration of Lyra

CONSTELLATION: LYRA, 1482. Figuration of Lyra. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: MILKY WAY, 1482. The Greek goddesses of night and day tending to the Milky Way

MILKY WAY, 1482. The Greek goddesses of night and day tending to the Milky Way. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler from Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLATION: BOOTES. Personification of Bootes

CONSTELLATION: BOOTES. Personification of Bootes. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLATION: PERSEUS. Personification of Perseus

CONSTELLATION: PERSEUS. Personification of Perseus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLATION: HERCULES. Personification of Hercules

CONSTELLATION: HERCULES. Personification of Hercules. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: ALLEGORY OF MARS, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mars. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler

ALLEGORY OF MARS, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mars. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler, from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, in 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: ALLEGORY OF SATURN, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Saturn

ALLEGORY OF SATURN, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Saturn. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLAION: PEGASUS. Figuration of Pegasus (Al Feras)

CONSTELLAION: PEGASUS. Figuration of Pegasus (Al Feras). Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: THE PLANET JUPITER, 1482. An allegoric representation

THE PLANET JUPITER, 1482. An allegoric representation. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: MERCURY, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mercury

MERCURY, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mercury. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler for an edition of Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astonomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: THE PLANET JUPITER, 1482. An allegoric representation

THE PLANET JUPITER, 1482. An allegoric representation. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CANIS MAJOR, 1482. Figuration of Canis Major

CANIS MAJOR, 1482. Figuration of Canis Major. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: MERCURY, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mercury

MERCURY, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mercury. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler for an edition of Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astonomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: MILKY WAY, 1482. The Greek goddesses of night and day tending to the Milky Way

MILKY WAY, 1482. The Greek goddesses of night and day tending to the Milky Way. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler from Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: ZODIAC: CAPRICORN, 1482. Capricornus, the Goat

ZODIAC: CAPRICORN, 1482. Capricornus, the Goat. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: ZODIAC: ARIES, 1482. Aries, the ram. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus

ZODIAC: ARIES, 1482. Aries, the ram. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: ZODIAC: AQUARIUS, 1482. Aquarius, the water-bearer

ZODIAC: AQUARIUS, 1482. Aquarius, the water-bearer. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: HYDRA, CRATER AND CORVUS. Figurations of the constellations Hydra, Crater and Corvus

HYDRA, CRATER AND CORVUS. Figurations of the constellations Hydra, Crater and Corvus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLATION: CENTAURUS. Personification of Centaurus (Phyllirides)

CONSTELLATION: CENTAURUS. Personification of Centaurus (Phyllirides). Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLATION: BOOTES. Personification of Bootes

CONSTELLATION: BOOTES. Personification of Bootes. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLATION: DELPHINUS. Figuration of Delphinus

CONSTELLATION: DELPHINUS. Figuration of Delphinus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CORONA BOREALIS, 1482. Figuration of Corona Borealis

CORONA BOREALIS, 1482. Figuration of Corona Borealis. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLATION: LEPUS, 1482. Figuration of Lepus

CONSTELLATION: LEPUS, 1482. Figuration of Lepus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLATION: ERIDANUS. Personification of Eridanus

CONSTELLATION: ERIDANUS. Personification of Eridanus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Background imageHyginus Collection: CONSTELLATION: OPHIUCHUS. Personification of Ophiuchus (Serpentarius)

CONSTELLATION: OPHIUCHUS. Personification of Ophiuchus (Serpentarius). Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482



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Hyginus: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos Step into the world of Hyginus, a Latin author who delved deep into the wonders of astronomy and mythology. Born in 64 BC, his legacy lives on through his remarkable works that continue to captivate us even today. One such masterpiece is "Astronomicon, " published in Venice in 1485. Its cover showcases an armillary sphere, a symbol of celestial knowledge and understanding. Within its pages, Hyginus unravels the secrets behind various constellations like Draco, Ursa Major (Big Dipper), and Ursa Minor. Intriguing engravings depict Argo Navis, a constellation represented by the majestic ship Argo sailing through cosmic seas. Another engraving portrays Andromeda, offering us a glimpse into Hyginus' mythical interpretations of these celestial formations. But it doesn't stop there – Hyginus takes us on an astronomical journey beyond mere constellations. His theories explore lunar eclipses and distance measurements with meticulous detail. Engravings from "Astronomicon" showcase his explanations for Mercury's orbit and solar phenomena - shedding light on our understanding of our own solar system. The Poeticon Astronomicon further expands upon Hyginus' genius as it presents Centaur Phyllirides - a captivating fusion between mythological creatures and astronomical concepts. As we immerse ourselves in these ancient texts adorned with intricate engravings, we gain insight into Earth's sphere according to this brilliant mind, and is here that we realize how much wisdom lies within those pages published centuries ago. Hyginus' contributions have stood the test of time; they are windows into humanity's eternal fascination with space and its mysteries. So let us celebrate this visionary scholar whose work continues to inspire generations to look up at night skies filled with wonderment.