Hyginus

About the Author

Hyginus, a Roman scholar and mythographer of the first century BCE, is renowned for his enduring contributions to classical literature, particularly in the realms of astronomy and mythology. As the reputed director of the Palatine Library under Emperor Augustus, he compiled extensive works that preserved ancient Greek and Roman knowledge for posterity. His most celebrated text, Constellation Myths: with Aratus's Phaenomena (Oxford World's Classics), weaves together celestial lore and mythological narratives, offering vivid accounts of the stars' origins through heroic tales and divine interventions. Drawing from Hellenistic sources like Aratus and Hesiod, Hyginus's writings bridge the cosmos and human imagination, influencing generations of astronomers, poets, and scholars with their blend of scientific observation and enchanting storytelling.