Every Ancient Greek Constellation Explained

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.

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