catasterismus
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).
Noun edit
catasterismus (uncountable)
- (Greek mythology) The state of being transformed into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
- ... the presence of Phaethon's catasterismus in the Metamorphoses.