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Etymology [ edit ]

From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).

Noun [ edit ]

catasterism (plural catasterisms)

( Greek mythology ) The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.

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Translations Italian: catasterismo (it) m

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