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==Etymology and History== |
==Etymology and History== |
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=== Origin of Constellation === |
=== Origin of Constellation === |
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The term literally means "the first of the blessed feet", and together with [[Uttara Bhadrapada]], the latter of the blessed feet, it forms a super-constellation. Yet, the two asterism are depicted in totally different ways in temples. This one |
The term literally means "the first of the blessed feet", and together with [[Uttara Bhadrapada]], the latter of the blessed feet, it forms a super-constellation. Yet, the two asterism are depicted in totally different ways in temples. This one shows a quadrilateral (like a table) with two stars marked. It is likely identified with the stars in the area of western [[Pegasus]], although we can't know which ones exactly. |
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=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
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Revision as of 10:15, 9 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
Origin of Constellation
The term literally means "the first of the blessed feet", and together with Uttara Bhadrapada, the latter of the blessed feet, it forms a super-constellation. Yet, the two asterism are depicted in totally different ways in temples. This one shows a quadrilateral (like a table) with two stars marked. It is likely identified with the stars in the area of western Pegasus, although we can't know which ones exactly.
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
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References
- References (general)
