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