Kasorhowakoya
Kasorhowakoya is an Arawakan constellation name from Lokono. This constellation is referring to spirit of the four-eyed fish.
Etymology and History
Spelling Variants
- Kama tâla
Origin of Constellation
The constellation Kasorhowakoya ‘Spirit of the four-eyed fish’ (Anableps anableps) was identified by the contemporary Lokono as λ Scorpii and υ Scorpii. In earlier sources it is identified as the upper part of Scorpio’s tail, which is in keeping with the 21st century data.[1] The constellation represents the two eyes of the four-eyed fish, which is known for the fact that its eyes are always sticking above the water, and is therefore sometimes considered an incarnation of the water spirit. There is no Lokono myth concerning the four-eyed fish, and it remains unknown what the appearance of this constellation signifies. However, it merits a mention that the Kari’na have a constellation representing the same fish, which corresponds to the same two stars. Magaña and Jara explain that the appearance of the Kari’na constellation announces the fishing season for this species.[2] It is not unlikely that the Lokono constellation had the same function.
Mythology / Religion
Weblinks
All HIP Stars within this constellation
IAU Working Group on Star Names
References
- References (general)
