The Crown

Reading notes

• The Art of Love §1.16 the Cretan Crown

  The constellation Corona Borealis, Ariadne's crown set among the stars by Bacchus as her marriage-gift.

• The Heroides §18 the Crown

  The constellation of Ariadne's crown, set in heaven by Bacchus; another star-love Leander spurns as guide.

• The Festivals §5.2 Ariadne's star

  The Cretan Crown (Corona Borealis), the garland of Ariadne set in heaven by Bacchus, proof that he loves flowers.

• Metamorphoses §8.197 crown

  Ariadne's crown, flung to the sky to become the constellation Corona Borealis.