Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars
Since long ago, people around the world have associated the heavens, the
stars, and the patterns they make in the sky with their gods and goddesses.
Links from this page will take you to descriptions of the role of selected
stars, star patterns, and related gods and goddesses in various cultures.
Explore Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars
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Learn about how different cultures associated myths with arrangements of stars in the sky. ...
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Did you know?
Did you know that the Japanese god
Susanowo was the god of the sea and storms, and that he had a terrible temper?
Do you know what the Greek goddess, Persephone, has to do with the seasons and the underworld?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
Do you know what this word or phrase means?
UmbraxUmbra : The shadow cast by a celestial body
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Research Highlights
As turboprop and jet aircraft climb or descend under certain atmospheric conditions, they can inadvertently "seed" mid-level clouds, causing narrow bands of snow or rain to develop and fall to...
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