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Siderial connections: masculine - R. Sale - 20-12-2021
The general process is called catasterism. It is the process of conversion of a mythical person (animal or object) into something that is seen in the stars <of the night sky>, such as a constellation or star.
This is a search request specifically for stars that can be shown to be masculine. Preferably in a medieval European, historical and traditional context.
Examples so far: Arcturus, Castor and Pollux
RE: Siderial connections: masculine - ReneZ - 20-12-2021
Plenty of constellations are masculine, e.g. Auriga.
RE: Siderial connections: masculine - R. Sale - 20-12-2021
Right, which is why 'star' is specified. To answer the question whether all stars are feminine.
Are all the nymphs in the VMs zodiac sequence female? At the same time, according to a general approach to medieval history and tradition, are all the stars in the sky seen as being female or neuter? Are there masculine stars?
The exceptions seem to be few, but they are apparently valid. Arcturus, Castor and Pollux
When I search for masculine stars, I get actors.
RE: Siderial connections: masculine - bi3mw - 20-12-2021
Atlas in the constellation Taurus ( triple star system).
RE: Siderial connections: masculine - davidjackson - 20-12-2021
It's an interesting subject.
I guess that most of the big heroes (all boys) in Greek mythology got constellations, whereas the women got associated with stars.
But a lot of star names came from Arabic, over-writing all but the most famous of the Greek names, and they didn't associate stars with people, instead naming them after properties or objects.
RE: Siderial connections: masculine - Koen G - 20-12-2021
Sirius, the dog star, one of the brightest objects in the night sky.
Also keep in mind that some overflow between constellations and their most notable stars is possible, both in names and perceived characteristics.
RE: Siderial connections: masculine - davidjackson - 20-12-2021
(20-12-2021, 09:09 PM)bi3mw Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Atlas in the constellation Taurus ( triple star system)You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.reckons this name was only assigned in 2016.
RE: Siderial connections: masculine - Koen G - 20-12-2021
Canopus (literally named after a man), Antares, Regulus...
RE: Siderial connections: masculine - R. Sale - 20-12-2021
Canopus is a good one, but not in the Zodiac.
Antares and Regulus don't seem to have a strong mythology behind them, but the names themselves are clearly masculine.
Do "non-feminine" VMs nymphs show up in any of the relevant places??
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Arcturus is in the Big Dipper.
Castor and Pollux are in Gemini.
Regulus is in Leo.
Antares is in Scorpio.
Canopus is in Carina, the Keel; a southern constellation.
Where are the "men" of the VMs Zodiac??
RE: Siderial connections: masculine - bi3mw - 20-12-2021
(20-12-2021, 10:26 PM)R. Sale Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Do "non-feminine" VMs nymphs show up in any of the relevant places??
The figure behind the nymph is probably male.