A wonderful bridge between astronomy and mythology: with many high-resolution photos and unique hand drawings
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, the asteroid belt and the Kuiper belt – they are all in orbit around our central star: the Sun. But how well do we really know our cosmic neighbourhood? How much do we know about the mighty volcanoes, the chasms in eternal darkness and the icy oceans? This book invites you to immerse yourself in the strange and fascinating world of the celestial bodies in our solar system.
Each astronomical section is followed by a chapter on the myths of the gods who gave the celestial bodies their names. From Mesopotamia and Egypt to Greco-Roman antiquity to Norse and global legends, readers also travel to the mythological ideas of human civilisation interwoven with the names of the planets.
The particular strength of Wanderer in the Sky lies in the authors' enthusiasm for their subject, which is reflected in the countless lovingly compiled details, fascinating images, clever explanations and captivating descriptions. The crowning glory of the book is the unique illustrations of the great deities by the well-known and popular illustrator Caryad, created especially for this book.
In the successful series, which already includes Universum für alle (Universe for Everyone) and Faszinierende Physik (Fascinating Physics), Wanderer am Himmel is another reader that invites you to leaf through and discover, to read and dream – a cosy but also clever non-fiction book for the bedside table or coffee table, to enjoy, fall in love with and give as a gift.
The author Thomas Römer studied physics and astronomy and is an editor for Phantastische Medien (Fantastic Media) as well as a successful developer of fantasy role-playing games. He has brought his creative enthusiasm to fruition in this book.
The author Vera Zingsem studied theology but later turned her attention to spirituality in a broader sense, with a particular focus on the female aspects. She has now written several successful books on mythological topics.
The graphic designer Caryad is a well-known illustrator. With her unique hand drawings, she gives the mythological figures an unforgettable character.
