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==Etymology and History== |
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The asterism is depicted as a group of three stars and typically identified with the bright star Antares (α Sco). As the term "nakshatra" literally means "not bright", it is more likely that the stars surrounding Antares, τ and σ Scorpii plus i or d Sco, were interpreted as an asterism framing the bright star in the center. |
The asterism is depicted as a group of three stars and typically identified with the bright star Antares (α Sco). As the term "nakshatra" literally means "not bright", it is more likely that the stars surrounding Antares, τ and σ Scorpii plus i Sco (or d Sco?), were interpreted as an asterism framing the bright star in the center. |
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[[File:Jyestha.jpg|thumb|The Goddess with same name: Jyestha devi, Kailas temple, kanchipuram]] |
[[File:Jyestha.jpg|thumb|The Goddess with same name: Jyestha devi, Kailas temple, kanchipuram]] |
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[[Category:Indian]] [[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]][[Category:Eurasia]][[Category:South Asian]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:45, 5 September 2025
... is an Indian name, used by the Indian Vedic tradition. Most of these names are roughly 3000 years old. They pre-date Hinduism but were taken over by it.
Etymology and History
The asterism is depicted as a group of three stars and typically identified with the bright star Antares (α Sco). As the term "nakshatra" literally means "not bright", it is more likely that the stars surrounding Antares, τ and σ Scorpii plus i Sco (or d Sco?), were interpreted as an asterism framing the bright star in the center.
Jyeshtha is also the name of a goddess.
Origin of Constellation
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
