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Ashadha means The Invincible and refers to two asterisms in [[Sagittarius]]. The First (Purva A.) is depicted as a group of two stars marking a horn or stinger. They are identified with δ and ε Sagittarii, the "arrow" of the Greek and Babylonian archer. The identification of δ is certain because of given coordinates in the 2nd millennium but instead of ε Sgr it could also be γ Sgr (at the tip of the arrow): the three stars form a racognizable pattern. |
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What does the term mean, does it always have the same meaning - was it changed over time. |
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Revision as of 18:49, 8 August 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
Ashadha means The Invincible and refers to two asterisms in Sagittarius. The First (Purva A.) is depicted as a group of two stars marking a horn or stinger. They are identified with δ and ε Sagittarii, the "arrow" of the Greek and Babylonian archer. The identification of δ is certain because of given coordinates in the 2nd millennium but instead of ε Sgr it could also be γ Sgr (at the tip of the arrow): the three stars form a racognizable pattern.
Origin of Constellation
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
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References
- References (general)
