catasterism
catasterism · catasterisms
The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation,…The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
/kəˈtæstəˌɹɪzəm/
Meaning
1 senses(Greek)The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasteFrom Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).
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Forms
plural: catasterisms| Singular | catasterism |
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