Further Mythological Evidence for Ancient Knowledge of Variable Stars
Abstract
I suggest that the variability of Betelgeuse (alpha Orionis) was known in pre-classical Greece, and that this knowldge is reflected in the myths associated with Orion and other figures in Greek mythology. There is corroboration in parallelmyths from other cultures.
- Publication:
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Journal of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (JAAVSO)
- Pub Date:
- October 1999
- Bibcode:
- 1999JAVSO..27..171W
- Keywords:
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- History;
- Betelgeuse;
- Alpha Orionis