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The Greek constellation .. | The Greek constellation is possibly derived from a Babylonian one. There were several centaur-like creatures and other mixed man-animal beings in Mesopotamian culture; they are witnessed by seal imprints and reliefs. | ||
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One of the 88 IAU constellations.
Etymology and History
The Greek constellation is possibly derived from a Babylonian one. There were several centaur-like creatures and other mixed man-animal beings in Mesopotamian culture; they are witnessed by seal imprints and reliefs.
Origin of Constellation
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
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Jessica Gullberg's impression of the Babylonian constellation UR.IDIM (The Mad Dog) in Stellarium 2021. -
Centaurus et Lupus on the ancient Greek Kugel Globe, drawing by SMH 2021. -
Centaurus et Lupus on the ancient Greco-Roman Farnese Globe, drawing by SMH 2017. -
Centaurus et Lupus on the ancient Roman Mainz Globe, drawing by SMH 2021. -
Centaurus and Lupus constellations from the Mercator celestial globe 1551 (CC0). -
Centaurus as drawn by Joh. Bayer (1603) and Lupus drawn by the user of this exemplar of the atlas (extra map for Bayer).
