catasterism

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

catasterism (plural catasterisms)

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

Related terms

• catasterize
• catasterismus

Translations

Translations

• French: catastérisation (fr) f
• Italian: catasterismo (it) m

Anagrams

• masticaters, metaracists