catasterism
noun/kəˈtæstəˌɹɪzəm/
Etymology From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).
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Human sciences, Mysticism, Mythology, Philosophy, Sciences Greek The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
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- catasterismus, catasterize