catasterism

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/kəˈtæstəˌɹɪzəm/

noun

The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.

OriginAncient Greek καταστερισμός →
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Meanings

nouncatasterism (plural catasterisms)

plural catasterisms

  1. Greekhuman sciencesThe transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekκαταστερισμός“star legend”
  2. Englishcatasterism

From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).

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Translations

French catastérisation
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Italian catasterismo
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