Aurvandils tá

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Aurvandils tá, Aurvandil's Toe, is a Norse constellation from Iceland, used in Scandinavia, Northern Europe, attested since the Middle Ages.

Concordance, Etymology, History

Origin of Constellation

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

Spelling Variants

  • ... (Qechua spelling)
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  • ... (Spanish spelling)

Identifications

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

  • (a) The ... (also ..., ...)
  • (b) The ... (also ..., ...)
  • (c) The tail of ... (... Scorpii)

Sources, Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation

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

Source Identification
Pleiades
The Hyades
The tail of Scorpius (η, θ, ι, κ, λ, and υ Scorpii)

Mythology

mnemonic tales and cultural significance

References