"Constellation" is a Greek word, and constellations were first discovered by the Greeks, believed to be a greek called 'Homer'. I think constellations is the name given to them by the Greek, so therefore 'constellation' in Greek is 'constellation'.
No - the IAU does not recognize Nike, the greek Goddess of Victory as a constellation.
No, Demeter is a Greek goddess, not a constellation.
Epsilon is a letter in the Greek alphabet and is used to designate stars within a specific constellation. The term "Epsilon" followed by the name of a constellation indicates the fifth-brightest star in that constellation.
The constellation Draco got its name from the Latin word for dragon. It is said to represent the dragon Ladon from Greek mythology.
Hercules became a constellation in Greek mythology as a tribute to his great strength and heroic deeds, particularly his twelve labors. After his death, the gods transformed him into a constellation as a way to honor him and allow his story to live on in the stars.
No - the IAU does not recognize Nike, the greek Goddess of Victory as a constellation.
No, Demeter is a Greek goddess, not a constellation.
Constellation comes from the Latin word constellatus "set with the stars" (com- "with" + past participle of stellare "to shine," from stella "star."
The Greek constellation that is similar to the Japanese constellation of a drum is the constellation of Lyra, representing a harp in Greek mythology. In Japanese astronomy, this constellation is also known as the "Tairyo-bata," or the "Big Dipper." Both constellations are traditionally associated with musical instruments.
The Greeks called the constellation Toxotes.
Epsilon is a letter in the Greek alphabet and is used to designate stars within a specific constellation. The term "Epsilon" followed by the name of a constellation indicates the fifth-brightest star in that constellation.
The Greek astronomer, Ptolemy, named the constellation Ara.
Greek mythology.
Lepus is a below the constellation of Orion. Orion is a very prominent constellation through the winter months.
No Greek Gods - Leo is a Lion.
The constellation Draco got its name from the Latin word for dragon. It is said to represent the dragon Ladon from Greek mythology.
It's the unicorn.