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==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
[[File:Magha Puja.jpg|thumb|Magha Puja]] | [[File:Magha Puja.jpg|thumb|Magha Puja]] | ||
=== Origin of Constellation === | === Origin of Constellation === | ||
The bright star, [[Regulus]], is securely identified across all historical sources; it is the main star (yogatara). | |||
The nakshatra-asterism surrounding it consists of five fainter stars: γ, η, ο, 31 and ρ Leonis. | |||
=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === | === Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === | ||
Revision as of 11:47, 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 bright star, Regulus, is securely identified across all historical sources; it is the main star (yogatara).
The nakshatra-asterism surrounding it consists of five fainter stars: γ, η, ο, 31 and ρ Leonis.
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
