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Qollca is an Inka name for an asterism with multiple identifications. |
Qollca, “The Storehouse”, is an Inka name for an asterism with multiple identifications. |
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==Etymology and History== |
==Etymology and History== |
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where was it mentioned, what is the earliest source ... |
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==== Spelling Variants ==== |
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* Qollca (Qechua spelling) |
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* Collca (Spanish spelling) |
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==== Identifications ==== |
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Depending on the season and context, the term "qollca" can have the following identifications: |
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* (a) The [[Pleiades]] (also [[Qutu]], The Pile) |
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* (b) The [[Hyades]] (also [[Pisqacollca]], The Five Storehouses) |
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* (c) The tail of [[Scorpius]] (η, θ, ι, κ, λ, and υ Scorpii) |
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=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
=== Sources/ Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
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== Mythology == |
== Mythology == |
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Revision as of 06:42, 17 May 2025
Qollca, “The Storehouse”, is an Inka name for an asterism with multiple identifications.
Etymology and History
Origin of Constellation
where was it mentioned, what is the earliest source ...
Spelling Variants
- Qollca (Qechua spelling)
- Collca (Spanish spelling)
Identifications
Depending on the season and context, the term "qollca" can have the following identifications:
- (a) The Pleiades (also Qutu, The Pile)
- (b) The Hyades (also Pisqacollca, The Five Storehouses)
- (c) The tail of Scorpius (η, θ, ι, κ, λ, and υ Scorpii)
Sources/ Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Here we give a list of all sources where the name is attested.
| Source | Identification |
|---|---|
| Pleiades | |
| The Hyades | |
| The tail of Scorpius (η, θ, ι, κ, λ, and υ Scorpii) |
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
