catasterism
Meanings
noun
- The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
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Etymology
From 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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