Gaius Julius Hyginus books in order
Roman freedman and writer (c. 64 BC – AD 17)
- Lived
- 63 BC–17
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Gaius Julius Hyginus published 1 book. The best-known is Poeticon Astronomicon.
Updated September 2026
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Poeticon Astronomicon
Gaius Julius Hyginus's most-read book.
Other books in order
Poeticon Astronomicon (1482)
About Gaius Julius Hyginus
Gaius Julius Hyginus was a Latin author, a pupil of the scholar Alexander Polyhistor, and a freedman of Augustus, and reputed author of the Fabulae and the De astronomia, although this is disputed.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gaius Julius Hyginus FAQ
- How many books has Gaius Julius Hyginus written?
- Gaius Julius Hyginus published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gaius Julius Hyginus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Poeticon Astronomicon.
- What is Gaius Julius Hyginus's most famous book?
- Poeticon Astronomicon is Gaius Julius Hyginus's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.