Who would have imagined that the beauty and complexity of the Universe could be expressed in just a few lines of mantinades? Yet, the pages hidden behind this back cover are proof that it is possible.

Starting from our solar system, its structure and history, get ready for a journey to other stars of all sizes and ages. You will discover their life and properties and then return to Earth to observe them in the night sky with new eyes. In short, 343 mantinades will guide you through every aspect of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Each verse condenses a wealth of knowledge and is poetically connected with the art of mantinada. Without realizing it, you will find yourself discovering the magic of the celestial sphere with unique lyricism and precision.

If you are looking for a book that will take you under the dark and magnificent sky of Crete and make you wonder about its mysteries, then you are holding the right book in your hands.

Emmanouil Vourliotis