Catasterism Definition

noun

(Greek mythology) The transformation of a hero, after death, into a star or constellation.

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Singular:
catasterism
Plural:
catasterisms

Origin of Catasterism

  • From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismos, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterizō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (kata, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astēr, “star”).

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