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To: numberonepal
There is a great book, Star Names - Their Lore and Meaning (which you can read in its entirety online) written by Richard Hinckly Allen in 1899.

To get the flavor of the tome, go to the second tabulation on the link and click Cancer, one of the oldest and most cherished zodiac signs by the ancients (you'll soon see why). Please take the 20 minutes or so to read this one entry, for you'll see a general discription of the star name, by many cultures, and the mythology surrounding each. Infused with commentary regarding historical reference influenced by the asterism. Then a review of each star of the asterism and the significance of culture, society and science.

Right up your alley, I would think.

78 posted on 12/09/2010 8:17:01 PM PST by Zuben Elgenubi
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

Will do. Thanky kindly.


82 posted on 12/10/2010 6:38:34 AM PST by numberonepal (Don't Even Think About Treading On Me)
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