Prau Pegat
Prau Pěgat is an Oceanic name from Bali (Indonesia). The lintang of prau pěgat is found in intersection of Sukra (Friday, in saptawara) and Pon (in pancawara) in a series of palelintangan. Lintang prau pěgat means broken ship constellation.[1]
Etymology and History
Prau Pegat (IPA: [ˈpra.u ˈpə.ɡat])
Spelling Variants
- Banawah pasaj
- Prawu p’gat
- Pěrahu pěgat
- Pěrahu pěcah
Origin of Constellation
This lintang depicts a boat that has broken or split in two.
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology / Religion
In the depiction of the Kerta Gosa, perahu pegat is depicted as a foreign (Japanese) ship that was split in two after being damaged by a water creature seen as an astral being whose purpose was to protect the Balinese people.
Image Variants
Lintang banawahpasah (CC-BY Alfred Maaß, (1929), Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen)
Lintang Praha Pgat in the cloth (CC-BY UPTD Museum Bali)
Lintang Parahu Pgat (CC-BY Youla Azkarrula taken in the ceiling of Taman Gili Klungkung Palace Bali)
Cultural Beliefs
Numerology (Neptu/Urip)
Sukra (Friday, in saptawara) has a value of 6 and Pon (in pancawara) has a value of 7. Thus, the total urip on this lintang is 13.[2]
Astrological Characteristics
Left by husband or wife, widowed or widowed, their mind is always confused, gamblers, like to chase delicious foods. At first, they get pleasure but in the end they will suffer. They like to socialize and have a compassionate heart. Unfortunately, they often get caught up in praise so that it is difficult in the future.[2]
Matching Gemstones
Cempaka (yellow sapphire).[2]
Weblinks
All HIP Stars within this constellation
Stars within the Constellation Area
| id | Label | IAU design. | description | Vmag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunki | HIP 92855 | within constellation lines | 2.067 |
| 2 | Ascella | HIP 93506 | within constellation lines | 2.59 |
References
- References (general)
- ↑ Maass, Alfred, “Astrologische Kalender der Balinesen,” in Koninklijk Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, Feestbundel bij gelegenheid van zijn 150 jarig bestaan 1778-1928, 2 vols. (Weltevreden, 1929), Vol. 2, 126-157.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tim Kajian Palelintangan, “Gabungan Kajian Palelintangan,” Museum Bali (2021), 1-149.
