Discussion of the Konstellations

[Koen G]

I'll admit that the Aries is a very strange example and I had doubts about it myself. Even though I'm more certain now, this won't be the most convincing example to others.


From the same page, here's Ophiuchus:


On the mythological narrative layer, this nymph is the shipwrecked Ceyx holding on to a piece of wreckage. Note how the pose of the legs is identical to that of some comparative figures. The ridiculously long arm brings to mind the part where the snake wraps around his body.

And this one is Perseus:



The weapon and Medusa head are missing, since on the myth layer this is a storm and storms don't carry swords or heads. The wavy line above him consistently symbolizes the north pole circle (ever visible circle), and indeed Perseus touches this circle with that hand.

Additional fun fact: this is one of the only figures in Q13a that has no support under its feet. Obvious, since Perseus could fly (winged feet in the comparative examples). The other "floating" figure is one of the bird constellations.