Contor

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Andean Condor (CC BY SA Colegota 1998).

Contor, The Condor, is an Inka constellation,

Etymology and History

Origin of Constellation

where was it mentioned, what is the earliest source ...

Spelling Variants

  • Contor (Qechua spelling)
  • Cóndor (Spanish spelling)

Identifications

Depending on the season and context, the term "qollca" can have the following identifications:

  • (a) head of Scorpius
  • (b) a dark spot, perhaps in the area of Scorpius
  • (c) in CMa
    • head = 8, e, n Canis Majoris,
    • wing = α, 13, γ Pyxidis
    • wing = α Monocerotis
    • tail = α Hydrae

Sources, Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation

Here we give a list of all sources where the name is attested.

Source Identification
Sco
CMa

Mythology

mnemonic tales and cultural significance

Weblinks

References