Myths and Legends of the Cosmos

Young reader, you hold a truly special book in your hands. You have never encountered such an encyclopedia about space. Forget about boring scientific facts and statistics, for you are about to embark on a fantastic journey into the world... of legends, extraterrestrial civilizations, distant worlds, and incredible beings. Starships, flora and fauna of other planets, super powerful weapons, and aliens from space - you will find all this in our series.
The endless expanses of space have fascinated mankind since ancient times, giving rise to countless legends and tales, many of which still intrigue minds today. Paradoxically, the more humanity advances in space exploration, the more legends are born. For when people find it difficult to comprehend and understand something, they begin to create myths. The author of this book, the outstanding historian of astronautics and science popularizer Anton Pervushin, will present the most famous of them in an accessible and engaging way, unveiling the mystery behind the emergence of myths, and attempting to delineate truth from fiction. Buckle up, we are starting! It definitely won't be boring!