Star lore of all ages; a collection of myths, legends, and facts concerning the constellations of the Northern Hemisphere (1911)
Olcott, William Tyler, 1873-1936 · New York, London : G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 107
a reference to Beta andGamma Arietis, these two stars being considered as at-tendants on Hamal. The Persians called these starsThe Protecting Pair. The faint stars east of Hamal on the back of the Ramform a little group known as Musca Borealis, theNorthern Fly. The figure appears in Burritts… … AURIGA AURIGATHE CHARIOTEER Close by the kneeling Bull behold The Charioteer who gained by skill of old His name and heaven as first his steeds he drove, With flying wheels, seen and installed by Jove. Manilius. The origin of this ancient constellation is lost. It hasbeen represented for ages as a…
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