Bendida

Bendida is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Tangra in the constellation of Pegasus. Suggested by the country of Bulgaria, it follows the name theme Names of deities from Thracian and early Bulgar mythology.

Etymology and History

Bendida is the Great Mother Goddess of the Thracians. She was especially revered as a goddess of marriage and living nature.

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN in the 20xx NameExoWorlds Campaign (NEWC).

Weblinks

• Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/

Reference

• References (general)