ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Catasterismus

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Catasterismus is a noun meaning (Greek mythology) The state of being transformed into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.

Meaning

(Greek mythology) The state of being transformed into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.

Example Sentences

... the absence of Phaethon's catasterismus in the Metamorphoses.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include catasterism, catabasis, astrolatry, astromythology, wanderstar, katabasis.

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