Greek Mythology: The Complete Guide To The Night Sky

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Mythology expert and Professor of classics Peter Meineck deep dives into all 48 of the constellations the ancient Greeks used in the night sky. From maritime navigation to agriculture and timekeeping, Meineck explains how eight main groupings of constellations were tracked in the night sky—and how they translate to today’s mythological storytelling. Check out Peter's book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/tony-stark-odysseus-and-the-myths-behind-marvel-peter-meineck?variant=43837250830370 WIRED recommends: https://youtu.be/GkM5zdUHcaQ https://youtu.be/p8qElr8nWzQ https://youtu.be/o-jUQhCeazQ What do Iron Man and Odysseus have in common? Professor Peter Meineck bridges the gap between modern superheroes and ancient legends in his new book: _Tony Stark, Odysseus, and the Myths Behind Marvel: Ancient Heroes in the Modern World,_ a fun and entertaining journey into mythology through the lens of iconic Marvel characters, investigating why these classic stories continue to resonate with contemporary audiences. The book traces Marvel’s intricate universe back to its earliest mythological roots. Meineck uses beloved heroes like Spider-Man and antiheroes like Deadpool to demonstrate how ancient themes persist in today's pop culture. He draws compelling parallels, connecting Black Panther to the legend of Atlantis and revealing how disabled heroes like Daredevil have archetypes dating back to Hercules. The book explores the shared struggles of characters like Scarlet Witch and the sorceress Medea, showing how these timeless narratives have shifted to reflect society’s changing values. #TheOdyssey #GreekMythology #Odysseus 00:00 - All 48 Ancient Greek constellations explained 02:25 - Orion 05:03 - Canis Major 06:55 - Canis Minor 07:20 - Taurus 08:22 - Lepus 09:03 - Scorpius 10:03 - Lupus 10:59 - Centaurus 13:31 - Heracles 16:20 - Hydra 18:05 - Corvus & Crater 19:03 - Draco 21:43 - Aries 22:56 - Taurus 24:26 - Gemini 25:51 - Cancer 26:26 - Leo 28:00 - Virgo 29:26 - Libra 30:05 - Scorpius 30:35 - Sagittarius 32:05 - Capricornus 32:47 - Aquarius 33:31 - Pisces 34:00 - Andromeda 34:42 - Cetus 35:16 - Pegasus 36:30 - Cassiopeia 37:30 - Perseus 38:36 - Ursa Major & Ursa Minor 40:32 - Boötes 41:18 - Corona Borealis 42:05 - Argo Navis 44:25 - Lyra 45:47 - Ophiuchus 47:40 - Serpens 47:54 - Ara 50:53 - Eridanus 51:55 - Piscis Austrinus 51:13 - Cygnus 52:53 - Aquila 54:31 - Delphinus 55:30 - Auriga 56:45 - Trangulum 57:27 - Corona Australis 57:40 - Segitta *Credits:* Director: Joe Pickard Director of Photography: Charlie Jordan Editor: Brady Jackson Talent: Peter Meineck Creative Producer: Christie Garcia Line Producer: Jen Santos Associate Producer: Indigo George; Sara Ross Production Manager: Evie Roop Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Jeremy Harris Gaffer: Niklas Moller Audio Engineer: Sean Paulsen Production Assistant: Erica Palmieri Fact-Checker: Paul Gulyas Post Production Supervisor: Christina Mankellow Post Production Coordinator: Erica DeLeo Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Special Thanks: Stellarium Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 
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