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===Origin of Constellation === |
===Origin of Constellation === |
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Asvini is mythologically associated with twin physicians of the Gods. It is represented by the face of a horse, the word asva means a horse. |
Asvini is mythologically associated with twin physicians of the Gods. It is represented by the face of a horse, the word asva means a horse. |
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==== Identification ==== |
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β, γ Arietis are certain, |
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(perhaps also α Ari in some variants, as sometimes three stars are drawn) |
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===Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation=== |
===Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation=== |
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Latest revision as of 06:39, 14 October 2025
Aśvini is the name of an Indian twin deity that is asscoiated with the first nakshatra. As gods they initially represent physicians; as asterism they are associated with the star β and γ Arietis in Aries. However, the oldest reconstruction of the image shows a horse head with three stars, suggesting that α Arietis might also have belonged to the asterism.
Etymology and History
Name Variant:
- Dasra
Origin of Constellation
Asvini is mythologically associated with twin physicians of the Gods. It is represented by the face of a horse, the word asva means a horse.
Identification
β, γ Arietis are certain,
(perhaps also α Ari in some variants, as sometimes three stars are drawn)
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
