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Where did the name Ursa Major?
Ursa Major is latin for great bear, which is often what the constellation is called. Ancient people saw various constellations representing shapes of animals or people or other things. Ursa Major was seen to look like a bear, and that is where the name originates.
What is the name 'Orso' when translated from Italian to English?
"Bear" is the English equivalent of the Italian name Orso. The masculine proper noun in question also references the constellations known as the Big Bear (Dipper) and Little Bear (Dipper). The pronunciation will be "OR-so" in Italian.
What is the Latin name for the great bear constellation?
The Latin name for the Great Bear constellation is Ursa Major.
How did the Great Bear get its name?
The Great Bear constellation got its name from Greek mythology, where it was associated with the nymph Callisto who was turned into a bear by Zeus. In Latin, the constellation is also known as Ursa Major, which means "Greater Bear" in English.
Is bear a good dog name?
Yes. I have a great dog called bear he matches his name he looks like a bear and he is VERY unique!but any dog name is great as long as they are treated well and get lots of love and attention!
Name of the bear in the movie the edge?
Idk but the Last Song is a great movie Rebecca M
Name 10 constellations?
There are a myriad of constellation in the universe. There is Aries, Columba, Covus, Gemini, and Leo. There is also Libra, Pegasus, Phoenix, and Pisces.
Where did the great bear of the constellation get its name?
Somebody with a lot of fantasy thought it looked like a bear.
What is Charlemagne's Latin name?
Charlemagne's Latin name was Carolus Magnus, which translates to Charles the Great.
What is a name for stars that form a pattern?
Constellations
Which constellation is also called the Great Bear?
The Great Bear is more correctly known by its Latin name, 'Ursa Major'.
What origin is ursa major from?
latin name for great bear
