The dawn of astronomy : a study of the temple-worship and mythology of the ancient Egyptians / by J. Norman Lockyer.

  • Norman Lockyer
Date:
1894
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    \ Chap. XXXVII.] COXSTELLA TIOXS IXDICA TED. 411 7. Mena's herald. 8. Mena. 9. Mena's followers. 10.^ 11. 12. - Hippopotamus. 1.3. u.. 15. 16. 17. 18. ■ Keclit. 19. 20., 21. Ari. 22.1 23.J - Goose. 24. Sahu = Head of 0 It will be seen that even this Egyptian star-list is very indeterminate. It is known that Sahii is the name for the constellation of Ori(jn. The hipj^opotamus represents Draco, and probably Neclit another northern constellation. There are indications, too, that Mena may symbolise Spiea, with which star we have seen Min-worship associated. Further than this the authorities do not venture at present to go.