Bern. Burgerbibliothek, Cod. 88

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Bern. Burgerbibliothek
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  • Cod. 88
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  • 11th century
  • beginning of the 11th century
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  • Latin
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  • Aratus – Germanicus: Phaenomena
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  • The Aratea, translated into Latin by Germanicus, describe the 48 ancient constellations and the myths concerning their origins. They are among the most popular picture cycles of medieval monastery schools. The Bernese codex, produced in St. Bertin, is a descendant of the Leiden Aratea and contains scholia which have survived only in this codex.
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