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Category:Belarusian

2026-06-25T08:27:38Z

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Belarusian is the people of Belarus in European.

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Belarusian (Asterism Names)

2026-06-25T08:25:47Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Belarus is landlocked and contains large tracts of marshy land and thousands of lakes. Forests cover about 40% of the country. Belarus is exceptional in that people in the villages have preserved their traditional knowledge about the stars and related beliefs, right through to the pr..."

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Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Belarus is landlocked and contains large tracts of marshy land and thousands of lakes. Forests cover about 40% of the country. Belarus is exceptional in that people in the villages have preserved their traditional knowledge about the stars and related beliefs, right through to the present time. The illustrations are by no means exhaustive. In fact, many asterisms have multiple recorded meanings, ranging from ancient to Christianized.<ref>Авілін Ц. «Паміж небам і зямлёй. Этнаастраномія», Менск, Тэхналёґія, 2015. ISBN 978-985-458-261-0.</ref><ref>Avilin, T. (2008). Astronyms in Belarussian folk beliefs. Archaeologia Baltica, 10, 29-34. [https://www.academia.edu/1586571/Astronyms_in_Belarussian_folk_beliefs pdf]</ref><ref>Avilin, T. Meteor Beliefs Project Belarussian meteor folk-beliefs. [https://www.academia.edu/1586808/Meteor_Beliefs_Project_Belarussian_meteor_folk_beliefs pdf]</ref><ref>Avilin, T. Meteor Beliefs Project: East European meteor folk-beliefs. [https://www.academia.edu/1586711/Meteor_Beliefs_Project_East_European_meteor_folk_beliefs pdf]</ref><ref>Avilin, T. Ethnoastronomical aspect of traditional belarusian fitonimicon: problem statement. [https://www.academia.edu/8787640/Ethnoastronomical_aspect_of_traditional_belarusian_fitonimicon_problem_statement pdf]</ref><ref>Avilin, T. Belarusian Ethnoastronomy. [https://www.academia.edu/6901765/Belarusian_Ethnoastronomy pdf]</ref>

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== <small>Here is an overview on Belarusian asterism names</small> ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!Belarusian
! English Term !! Commentary
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|Baran
| valign="top" |The Ram
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|Blizniuki
| valign="top" |The Twins
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|Grabli
| valign="top" |The Rake
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|Gusina Daroga
| valign="top" |The Goose's Way
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|Gvozd
| valign="top" |The Nail
| valign="top" |The north star is seen as a nail around which the skies revolve.
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|Illyouo voz
| valign="top" |Elias's Cart
| valign="top" |The burning cart that is ridden by Elias, the Christianized version of a constellation previously seen as simply a large cart.
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|Karona
| valign="top" |The Crown
| valign="top" |The thorn wreath that was put on Christ’s head.
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|Kastsy
| valign="top" |The Mowers
| valign="top" |These three stars stand one after another in the manner of people mowing the fields.
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|Kaza
| valign="top" |The Goat
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|Kaziarog
| valign="top" |The Wild Goat
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|Kreselca Pana Jezusa
| valign="top" |The Throne
| valign="top" |Lord Jesus’s chair.
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|Kurki
| valign="top" |The Chicks
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|Maly Vos
| valign="top" |The Small Cart
| valign="top" |Ursa Minor resembles the large cart of Ursa Major.
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|Niavesta
| valign="top" |The Bride
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|Petrou Krest
| valign="top" |The Cross
| valign="top" |a Peter’s cross
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|Poland and Lithuania
| valign="top" |Poland and Lithuania
| valign="top" |These two stars served as a symbol of two states: the Great Lithuanian Princedom and the Polish Kingdom.
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|Rataj
| valign="top" |The Ploughman
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|Sito
| valign="top" |The Sieve
| valign="top" |It was said that “God used to sift grains of zhito through it“.
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|Vuzhy
| valign="top" |The Grass Snakes
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|Zmej
| valign="top" |The Serpent
| valign="top" |St. Yuri killed this serpent and hung it near the star that always stands in the same place
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== References ==

* [[References]] (general)

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Ema

2026-06-25T07:56:21Z

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Ema is a Tupi constellation for white ostrich.

==Etymology and History==
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* Guira-nhandu (native)
* Nandu (English)

As with many cultures, constellations were identified and used to help keep track of the seasons and predict the seasonal variations which affect daily life. In the book by Claude d'Abbeville, Histoire de la Mission des Pères Capucins en l'Isle de Maragnan et terres circonvoisines, published in Paris, 1614, it is stated that the Tupi people identified some thirty constellations, but the book only details seven

The Tupi name for this constellation is ''Iandutim'' (''Guirá Nhandu'' in Guarani), which literally translates to ''White Ostrich''. The constellation depicts a large bird. In the first two weeks of June this constellation is fully visible in the Eastern sky in the evening, indicating the beginning of Winter in the South of Brazil, and the start of the dry season in the North.<ref>Pontes (online). Tupi sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 733.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:4workYoula]] [[Category:Tupi]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Homem Velho

2026-06-25T07:56:11Z

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Homem Velho is a Tupi constellation for old man.

==Etymology and History==
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* Tuivae (native)

As with many cultures, constellations were identified and used to help keep track of the seasons and predict the seasonal variations which affect daily life. In the book by Claude d'Abbeville, Histoire de la Mission des Pères Capucins en l'Isle de Maragnan et terres circonvoisines, published in Paris, 1614, it is stated that the Tupi people identified some thirty constellations, but the book only details seven

This constellation depicts an old man holding a stick. In the second half of December, the constellation is fully visible in the evening Eastern sky. This marks the beginning of summer in the southern parts of Brazil and the start of the rainy season in the North.<ref>Pontes (online). Tupi sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 733.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:4workYoula]] [[Category:Tupi]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

IsAndulela

2026-06-25T07:53:55Z

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isAndulela is a Zulu asterism for Canopus.

==Etymology and History==
Canopus is a bright star that appeared at harvest time and might also be connected to the Red-chested Cuckoo. It was also used as a guide for shepherds, marking the time to begin the journey to new grazing lands during the dry season.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Zulu sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 736-737.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
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[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Star Name]] [[Category:Car]] [[Category:Zulu]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

Category:Zulu

2026-06-25T07:53:16Z

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Zulu people are a native people of Southern Africa of the Nguni. The Zulu people are the largest ethnic group and nation in South Africa, living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Zulu's concept: A wide spread African concept is that the sky is a solid dome, perhaps made of blue rock resting on the Earth, upon which the Sun moves.

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Impanbana

2026-06-25T07:52:16Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Impanbana is a Zulu constellation for Orion's belt. ==Etymology and History== Orion’s Belt is a combination of a crossing, dogs and wild hogs. Seeing the stars of Orion’s Belt reminded hunters to be very careful during their hunting trips, as it marked the mating season of the wild hogs.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Zulu sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfsch..."

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Impanbana is a Zulu constellation for Orion's belt.

==Etymology and History==
Orion’s Belt is a combination of a crossing, dogs and wild hogs. Seeing the stars of Orion’s Belt reminded hunters to be very careful during their hunting trips, as it marked the mating season of the wild hogs.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Zulu sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 736-737.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Ori]] [[Category:Zulu]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

ONdwenjana

2026-06-25T07:52:13Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- oNdwenjana is a Zulu constellation for Orion's sword. ==Etymology and History== One of the descriptions of Orion’s Sword is as a long-stemmed flower, such as a lily. However the meaning of this group of stars isn't completely clear, because “oNdwenjana” could also be another tall object like a tree or a man.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Zulu sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed..."

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oNdwenjana is a Zulu constellation for Orion's sword.

==Etymology and History==
One of the descriptions of Orion’s Sword is as a long-stemmed flower, such as a lily. However the meaning of this group of stars isn't completely clear, because “oNdwenjana” could also be another tall object like a tree or a man.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Zulu sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 736-737.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Ori]] [[Category:Zulu]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

AmaKroza

2026-06-25T07:51:16Z

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amaKroza is a Xhosa constellation for Orion's belt.

==Etymology and History==
In Xhosa the three stars of Orion’s Belt are known as the “amaKroza”, or “those in a queue”. These are the graves where ancestors rest peacefully, the heavens where their spirits roam and the most holy place beyond the starry heavens, the dwelling of the supreme god, “Qamata”.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Xhosa sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
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[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Ori]] [[Category:Xhosa]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

IQhawe

2026-06-25T07:48:55Z

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iQhawe is a Xhosa asterism for Sirius.

==Etymology and History==
Sirius is known as “iQhawe” in Xhosa, which means “the champion”, probably because it is the brightest star in the night sky. It can also be seen as one of two suitors or rivals (along with Canopus, the second brightest star), but we cannot say for whose affections they are fighting.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Xhosa sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Star Name]] [[Category:CMa]] [[Category:Xhosa]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

UCanzibe

2026-06-25T07:48:36Z

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uCanzibe is a Xhosa asterism for Canopus.

==Etymology and History==
Canopus is the second brightest star in the heavens and is referred to as “uCanzibe” in Xhosa, which means shining and sparkling. The star is seen as traditional Xhosa boys dancing, or sometimes as one of two suitors (Sirius, the brightest star, being the other), possibly rivals in their quest for affection.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Xhosa sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Star Name]] [[Category:Car]] [[Category:Xhosa]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

IsAndulela

2026-06-25T07:48:29Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- isAndulela is a Zulu asterism for Canopus. ==Etymology and History== Canopus is a bright star that appeared at harvest time and might also be connected to the Red-chested Cuckoo. It was also used as a guide for shepherds, marking the time to begin the journey to new grazing lands during the dry season.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Zulu sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann..."

Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}}
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isAndulela is a Zulu asterism for Canopus.

==Etymology and History==
Canopus is a bright star that appeared at harvest time and might also be connected to the Red-chested Cuckoo. It was also used as a guide for shepherds, marking the time to begin the journey to new grazing lands during the dry season.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Zulu sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
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[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Star Name]] [[Category:Car]] [[Category:Zulu]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

Umthala Wezinkanyezi

2026-06-25T07:46:44Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Umthala Wezinkanyezi is a Zulu term for Milky Way. ==Etymology and History== Umthala Wezinkanyezi means “the stream of stars.” This is related to the way the Nguni people used to fight before Shaka Zulu’s revolutionary close-combat strategy. The strong warriors used to throw spears like javelin and the stream of spears would be seen in the air.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Zulu sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stel..."

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Umthala Wezinkanyezi is a Zulu term for Milky Way.

==Etymology and History==
Umthala Wezinkanyezi means “the stream of stars.” This is related to the way the Nguni people used to fight before Shaka Zulu’s revolutionary close-combat strategy. The strong warriors used to throw spears like javelin and the stream of spears would be seen in the air.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Zulu sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 736-737.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Phenomenon]] [[Category:Milky Way]] [[Category:Zulu]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

IsiLimela

2026-06-25T07:46:19Z

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isiLimela is a constellation of Xhosa and Zulu for Pleiades.

==Etymology and History==
The first sighting of “isiLimela” indicated the start of the Xhosa digging or planting season. It is also said that the month of the Digging Stars symbolised new life in a man for the coming-out ceremony of the Abakwetha circumcision school and it has always been a custom for Xhosa men to count their years of manhood from this time.

The Pleiades is a well-known cluster of stars, and normally six or seven bright ones can be seen. Many of the Southern African groups believe that when they first see the Pleiades in the early morning (August or early September), that the start of the planting season has come.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Xhosa and Zulu sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-737.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Pleiades]] [[Category:Tau]] [[Category:Xhosa]] [[Category:Zulu]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

UmNyele

2026-06-25T07:44:40Z

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umNyele is a Xhosa term for Milky Way.

==Etymology and History==
“umNyele” is the Xhosa for the raised bristles along the back of the sky, like those on the back of an angry dog. It was told that the dog would rise up if you point to the heaven with straight fingers. This was a good deterrence and the people would remember to show respect for the god “Qamata” by always pointing to the sky with a bent finger.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Xhosa sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Phenomenon]] [[Category:Milky Way]] [[Category:Xhosa]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

IsiLimela

2026-06-25T07:42:07Z

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isiLimela is a constellation of Xhosa and Zulu for Pleiades.

==Etymology and History==
The first sighting of “isiLimela” indicated the start of the Xhosa digging or planting season. It is also said that the month of the Digging Stars symbolised new life in a man for the coming-out ceremony of the Abakwetha circumcision school and it has always been a custom for Xhosa men to count their years of manhood from this time.

The Pleiades is a well-known cluster of stars, and normally six or seven bright ones can be seen. Many of the Southern African groups believe that when they first see the Pleiades in the early morning (August or early September), that the start of the planting season has come.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-737.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Pleiades]] [[Category:Tau]] [[Category:Xhosa]] [[Category:Zulu]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

Category:Xhosa

2026-06-25T07:36:55Z

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The Xhosa people are an ethnic group in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho. They are the second largest ethnic group in South Africa and are native speakers of the isiXhosa language.

A wide spread African concept is that the sky is a solid dome, perhaps made of blue rock resting on the Earth, upon which the Sun moves. In Xhosa, a star is called “inkwenkwezi”.

[[Category:South Africa]]

Category:Xhosa

2026-06-25T07:29:04Z

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IsiLimela

2026-06-25T07:28:10Z

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isiLimela is a Xhosa constellation for Pleiades.

==Etymology and History==
The first sighting of “isiLimela” indicated the start of the Xhosa digging or planting season. It is also said that the month of the Digging Stars symbolised new life in a man for the coming-out ceremony of the Abakwetha circumcision school and it has always been a custom for Xhosa men to count their years of manhood from this time.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Pleiades]] [[Category:Tau]] [[Category:Xhosa]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

AmaKroza

2026-06-25T07:27:58Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- amaKroza is a Xhosa constellation for Orion's belt. ==Etymology and History== In Xhosa the three stars of Orion’s Belt are known as the “amaKroza”, or “those in a queue”. These are the graves where ancestors rest peacefully, the heavens where their spirits roam and the most holy place beyond the starry heavens, the dwelling of the supreme god, “Qamata”.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>http..."

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amaKroza is a Xhosa constellation for Orion's belt.

==Etymology and History==
In Xhosa the three stars of Orion’s Belt are known as the “amaKroza”, or “those in a queue”. These are the graves where ancestors rest peacefully, the heavens where their spirits roam and the most holy place beyond the starry heavens, the dwelling of the supreme god, “Qamata”.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

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UmNyele

2026-06-25T07:26:18Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- umNyele is a Xhosa term for Milky Way. ==Etymology and History== “umNyele” is the Xhosa for the raised bristles along the back of the sky, like those on the back of an angry dog. It was told that the dog would rise up if you point to the heaven with straight fingers. This was a good deterrence and the people would remember to show respect for the god “Qamata” by always pointing to the sky with a bent finger.<ref>Lock, Suki (onlin..."

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umNyele is a Xhosa term for Milky Way.

==Etymology and History==
“umNyele” is the Xhosa for the raised bristles along the back of the sky, like those on the back of an angry dog. It was told that the dog would rise up if you point to the heaven with straight fingers. This was a good deterrence and the people would remember to show respect for the god “Qamata” by always pointing to the sky with a bent finger.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

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IQhawe

2026-06-25T07:25:00Z

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iQhawe is a Xhosa asterism for Sirius.

==Etymology and History==
Sirius is known as “iQhawe” in Xhosa, which means “the champion”, probably because it is the brightest star in the night sky. It can also be seen as one of two suitors or rivals (along with Canopus, the second brightest star), but we cannot say for whose affections they are fighting.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

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UCanzibe

2026-06-25T07:24:19Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- uCanzibe is a Xhosa asterism for Canopus. ==Etymology and History== Canopus is the second brightest star in the heavens and is referred to as “uCanzibe” in Xhosa, which means shining and sparkling. The star is seen as traditional Xhosa boys dancing, or sometimes as one of two suitors (Sirius, the brightest star, being the other), possibly rivals in their quest for affection.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium,..."

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uCanzibe is a Xhosa asterism for Canopus.

==Etymology and History==
Canopus is the second brightest star in the heavens and is referred to as “uCanzibe” in Xhosa, which means shining and sparkling. The star is seen as traditional Xhosa boys dancing, or sometimes as one of two suitors (Sirius, the brightest star, being the other), possibly rivals in their quest for affection.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

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[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Star Name]] [[Category:Car]] [[Category:Xhosa]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

IQhawe

2026-06-25T07:21:48Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- iQhawe is a Xhosa asterism for Sirius. ==Etymology and History== Sirius is known as “iQhawe” in Xhosa, which means “the champion”, probably because it is the brightest star in the night sky. It can also be seen as one of two suitors or rivals (along with Canopus, the second brightest star), but we cannot say for whose affections they are fighting.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.c..."

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iQhawe is a Xhosa asterism for Sirius.

==Etymology and History==
Sirius is known as “iQhawe” in Xhosa, which means “the champion”, probably because it is the brightest star in the night sky. It can also be seen as one of two suitors or rivals (along with Canopus, the second brightest star), but we cannot say for whose affections they are fighting.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:CMa]] [[Category:Xhosa]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

IsiLimela

2026-06-25T07:19:48Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- isiLimela is a Xhosa constellation for Pleiades. ==Etymology and History== The first sighting of “isiLimela” indicated the start of the Xhosa digging or planting season. It is also said that the month of the Digging Stars symbolised new life in a man for the coming-out ceremony of the Abakwetha circumcision school and it has always been a custom for Xhosa men to count their years of manhood from this time.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tu..."

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isiLimela is a Xhosa constellation for Pleiades.

==Etymology and History==
The first sighting of “isiLimela” indicated the start of the Xhosa digging or planting season. It is also said that the month of the Digging Stars symbolised new life in a man for the coming-out ceremony of the Abakwetha circumcision school and it has always been a custom for Xhosa men to count their years of manhood from this time.<ref>Lock, Suki (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 735-736.</ref>

==Mythology==

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[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Pleiades]] [[Category:Tau]] [[Category:Xhosa]] [[Category:South Africa]] [[Category:Africa]]

Homem Velho

2026-06-25T07:03:32Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Homem Velho is a Tupi constellation for old man. ==Etymology and History== Variant Spelling: * Tuivae (native) As with many cultures, constellations were identified and used to help keep track of the seasons and predict the seasonal variations which affect daily life. In the book by Claude d'Abbeville, Histoire de la Mission des Pères Capucins en l'Isle de Maragnan et terres circonvoisines, published in Paris, 1614, it is stated that..."

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Homem Velho is a Tupi constellation for old man.

==Etymology and History==
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* Tuivae (native)

As with many cultures, constellations were identified and used to help keep track of the seasons and predict the seasonal variations which affect daily life. In the book by Claude d'Abbeville, Histoire de la Mission des Pères Capucins en l'Isle de Maragnan et terres circonvoisines, published in Paris, 1614, it is stated that the Tupi people identified some thirty constellations, but the book only details seven

This constellation depicts an old man holding a stick. In the second half of December, the constellation is fully visible in the evening Eastern sky. This marks the beginning of summer in the southern parts of Brazil and the start of the rainy season in the North.<ref>Pontes (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 733.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:4workYoula]] [[Category:Tupi]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Ema

2026-06-25T07:01:53Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Ema is a Tupi constellation for white ostrich. ==Etymology and History== Variant Spelling: * Guira-nhandu (native) * Nandu (English) As with many cultures, constellations were identified and used to help keep track of the seasons and predict the seasonal variations which affect daily life. In the book by Claude d'Abbeville, Histoire de la Mission des Pères Capucins en l'Isle de Maragnan et terres circonvoisines, published in Paris, 1..."

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Ema is a Tupi constellation for white ostrich.

==Etymology and History==
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* Guira-nhandu (native)
* Nandu (English)

As with many cultures, constellations were identified and used to help keep track of the seasons and predict the seasonal variations which affect daily life. In the book by Claude d'Abbeville, Histoire de la Mission des Pères Capucins en l'Isle de Maragnan et terres circonvoisines, published in Paris, 1614, it is stated that the Tupi people identified some thirty constellations, but the book only details seven

The Tupi name for this constellation is ''Iandutim'' (''Guirá Nhandu'' in Guarani), which literally translates to ''White Ostrich''. The constellation depicts a large bird. In the first two weeks of June this constellation is fully visible in the Eastern sky in the evening, indicating the beginning of Winter in the South of Brazil, and the start of the dry season in the North.<ref>Pontes (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 733.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:4workYoula]] [[Category:Tupi]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Category:Tukano

2026-06-25T06:48:07Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Tukano is the common name for a group of indigenous tribes who live around the northwestern region of Brazil, near Colombia and Venezuela. The group shown in this work live on the banks of the Rio Tiquié within the Rio Negro bay in the Amazonas State, Brazil. Category:South American"

Tukano is the common name for a group of indigenous tribes who live around the northwestern region of Brazil, near Colombia and Venezuela. The group shown in this work live on the banks of the Rio Tiquié within the Rio Negro bay in the Amazonas State, Brazil.

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Kai Sariró

2026-06-25T06:47:26Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Kai Sariró is a Tukano constellation for circle dances. Those stars are mainly at Orion constellation and mean a circle of dances in some special Tukano ceremonies. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Circulo de dança (Portugese) Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In ge..."

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Kai Sariró is a Tukano constellation for circle dances. Those stars are mainly at Orion constellation and mean a circle of dances in some special Tukano ceremonies.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
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* Circulo de dança (Portugese)

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Ori]] [[Category:Tukano]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Diayo

2026-06-25T06:46:19Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Diayo is a Tukano constellation for otter. Described as our Southern Cross by part of the Tukanos in half Tiquié river, this constellation is also associated with star as Sirius in Canis Major in that region. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * lontra (Portugese) Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with na..."

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Diayo is a Tukano constellation for otter. Described as our Southern Cross by part of the Tukanos in half Tiquié river, this constellation is also associated with star as Sirius in Canis Major in that region.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* lontra (Portugese)

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:CMa]] [[Category:Tukano]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Sipé Phairo

2026-06-25T06:44:30Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Aña is a Tukano constellation for snake, Snake Large Anus. This snake corresponds to our brightest Big Dipper stars. In a legend when this constellation touches the horizon after the sunset almost all fishes in the main river are swallowed by it. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Cobra de Ânus Grande (Portugese) Constellations..."

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Aña is a Tukano constellation for snake, Snake Large Anus. This snake corresponds to our brightest Big Dipper stars. In a legend when this constellation touches the horizon after the sunset almost all fishes in the main river are swallowed by it.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Cobra de Ânus Grande (Portugese)

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:UMa]] [[Category:Tukano]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Sioyahpu

2026-06-25T06:43:11Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Sioyahpu is a Tukano constellation for Adze Handle (an instrument do carve wood). As a part of Orion belt and two of the others brightest stars of this constellation – our Betelgeuse and Bellatrix – this constellation represents to Tukano group a part of a tool which is used to carve wood. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Cabo..."

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Sioyahpu is a Tukano constellation for Adze Handle (an instrument do carve wood). As a part of Orion belt and two of the others brightest stars of this constellation – our Betelgeuse and Bellatrix – this constellation represents to Tukano group a part of a tool which is used to carve wood.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Cabo do Enxó (Portugese)
* Enxó (Portugese)

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Ori]] [[Category:Tukano]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Waikhasa

2026-06-25T06:40:57Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Waikhasa is a Tukano constellation for a kind of grill to cook fish. It is identified with our Taurus Hyades open cluster of stars with the bright Aldebaran following the Pleiades. This is an easy asterism to be seen all over the sky. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Waikasa (Tukano language) * Moquém (Portugese) Constellations..."

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Waikhasa is a Tukano constellation for a kind of grill to cook fish. It is identified with our Taurus Hyades open cluster of stars with the bright Aldebaran following the Pleiades. This is an easy asterism to be seen all over the sky.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Waikasa (Tukano language)
* Moquém (Portugese)

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Tau]] [[Category:Hyades]] [[Category:Tukano]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Nhorkoatero

2026-06-25T06:37:36Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- The translation of nhorkoatero is literally group of stars. Identified as our Pleiades this is very significant as a time keeper within a complex calendar to Tukano people. It is also used as a rainy period pointer. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Grupo de Estrelas (Portugese) * Group of Stars (English) Constellations within Tuk..."

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The translation of nhorkoatero is literally group of stars. Identified as our Pleiades this is very significant as a time keeper within a complex calendar to Tukano people. It is also used as a rainy period pointer.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Grupo de Estrelas (Portugese)
* Group of Stars (English)

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Pleiades]] [[Category:Tau]] [[Category:Tukano]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Yurara

2026-06-25T06:35:41Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Yurara is a Tukano constellation for turtle. This constellation is described as the occidental Southern Cross constellation. Sometimes this traditional occidental constellation also means an Otter or a turtle by the Tukano people. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Tartaruga * Turtle or Tortoise (English) * Cágado (Portugese) Cons..."

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Yurara is a Tukano constellation for turtle. This constellation is described as the occidental Southern Cross constellation. Sometimes this traditional occidental constellation also means an Otter or a turtle by the Tukano people.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Tartaruga
* Turtle or Tortoise (English)
* Cágado (Portugese)

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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Yhe

2026-06-25T06:33:16Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Yhe is a Tukano constellation for egret. It is still in discussion the real position of this constellation, if those stars are in the Berenices’ hair region or inside the Corvus. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Yhé (Tukano language) * Garça (Portugese) * Egret (English) Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are r..."

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Yhe is a Tukano constellation for egret. It is still in discussion the real position of this constellation, if those stars are in the Berenices’ hair region or inside the Corvus.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Yhé (Tukano language)
* Garça (Portugese)
* Egret (English)

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

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Yai

2026-06-25T06:30:42Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Yai is a Tukano constellation for jaguar. It is a big constellation – one of the biggest – inside the north portions of night skies. All night long near the horizon, the big puma is described inside our Cepheus, Cassiopeia and Perseus constellations. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Onça (Portugese) * puma or jaguar Constell..."

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Yai is a Tukano constellation for jaguar. It is a big constellation – one of the biggest – inside the north portions of night skies. All night long near the horizon, the big puma is described inside our Cepheus, Cassiopeia and Perseus constellations.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Onça (Portugese)
* puma or jaguar

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

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Darsiu

2026-06-25T06:28:52Z

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Darsiu is a Tukano constellation for freshwater shrimp. Together with [[Mhua]] are jointed together in a few bright stars of Aquarius and Pisces area. But it is a wonderful challenge to try to see it during the night.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Camarão de rio
* Pitu (Portugese)
* Caridean Shrimp

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Aqr]] [[Category:Psc]] [[Category:Tukano]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Mhua

2026-06-25T06:28:01Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Mhua is a Tukano constellation for fish. Together with Darsiu are jointed together in a few bright stars of Aquarius and Pisces area. But it is a wonderful challenge to try to see it during the night. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Jacundá (peixe) * Jacundá (a kind of fish) Constellations within Tukano astronomical cultur..."

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Mhua is a Tukano constellation for fish. Together with [[Darsiu]] are jointed together in a few bright stars of Aquarius and Pisces area. But it is a wonderful challenge to try to see it during the night.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Jacundá (peixe)
* Jacundá (a kind of fish)

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Aqr]] [[Category:Psc]] [[Category:Tukano]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Darsiu

2026-06-25T06:25:37Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Darsiu is a Tukano constellation for freshwater shrimp. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Camarão de rio * Pitu (Portugese) * Caridean Shrimp Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, lik..."

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Darsiu is a Tukano constellation for freshwater shrimp.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Camarão de rio
* Pitu (Portugese)
* Caridean Shrimp

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:4workYoula]] [[Category:Tukano]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Pamõ

2026-06-25T06:23:01Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Pamõ is a Tukano constellation for armadillo. This constellation is found in our Dolphin constellation and part of Aquila constellation. This group of faint stars takes place inside a poor stellar field with exception of the bright Altair (Alfa Aquilae). ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Tatu (Portugese) * Armadillo (English) Con..."

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Pamõ is a Tukano constellation for armadillo. This constellation is found in our Dolphin constellation and part of Aquila constellation. This group of faint stars takes place inside a poor stellar field with exception of the bright Altair (Alfa Aquilae).

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Tatu (Portugese)
* Armadillo (English)

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Del]] [[Category:Aql]] [[Category:Tukano]] [[Category:South American]] [[Category:American]]

Aña

2026-06-25T06:20:40Z

ASEtech: Created page with "Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Aña is a Tukano constellation for snake. A big snake that is found in part of our Scorpius, Sagittarius, and Corona Australis constellations. Its setting with the sunset correspond of the beginning of the year to this group of Tukanos. ==Etymology and History== One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano Variant Spelling: * Aña Diaso (Tukano language) * Jararaca (Portugese, English)..."

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Aña is a Tukano constellation for snake. A big snake that is found in part of our Scorpius, Sagittarius, and Corona Australis constellations. Its setting with the sunset correspond of the beginning of the year to this group of Tukanos.

==Etymology and History==
[[File:Calendario Tukano.png|thumb|One circular calendar developed in 2007, Calendario Tukano]]
Variant Spelling:

* Aña Diaso (Tukano language)
* Jararaca (Portugese, English)
* Fer-de-lance

Constellations within Tukano astronomical culture are related with natural phenomena as a whole. In general, Tukano constellation, or parts of it, are observed when its setting occurs, like the sunset (heliacal setting) during the short period of an year. There are an amount of natural phenomena related with this astronomical event. For example we can consider Aña’s head setting during November and its relation with the increase and decrease of the Tiquié river level. The variation of the river level is accompanied with an emerging of different fishes which appear as the result of these changeable natural conditions. Other larger fishes follow the first group for multiple purposes (eating smaller ones for example). All of them eat some fruits which eventually fall over the river surface. Ground animals and microorganisms are interested on these fruits, as well as either. So, a phenomenon first described as an astronomical set for us can be seen inside a more complex behavior for Tukanos and their neighbors around this region. Animals, plants and also spiritual manifestations are in a complex relationship under the cosmological view that we can’t more ignore.<ref>Cardoso (online). Tukano sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 730-732.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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==Reference==
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File:Calendario Tukano.png

2026-06-25T06:09:07Z

ASEtech: Tukano's calendar, one circular calendar developed in 2007.

== Summary ==
Tukano's calendar, one circular calendar developed in 2007.
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Zool

2026-06-23T05:51:33Z

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[[File:Bat_PC.png|thumb|Bat image in Paris Codex]]
Zool is Mayan constellation for bat.

==Etymology and History==

Zool identified as bat by its wings, as well as by the characteristic nose that this animal displays in the upper lip, typical in maya iconography.<ref>The Paris Codex: Complex Analysis of an Ancient Maya Manuscript ([https://www.academia.edu/25028815/The_Paris_Codex_Complex_Analysis_of_an_Ancient_Maya_Manuscript_Dissertation_?auto=download Dissertation]) by Jakub Špoták</ref><ref>Eduardo Rodas-Quito and Javier Mejuto (online). Maya sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 702-705.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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==Reference==
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[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Unidentified]] [[Category:Mayan]] [[Category:Central American]] [[Category:American]]

Xukut Ch'umil

2026-06-23T05:51:22Z

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Xukut Ch'umil is Mayan star name for alpha centauri.

==Etymology and History==

Xukut Ch'umil means Corner Star. The reason is because it marked the southern corner of the night sky at the end of the dry season, in April.<ref>The Paris Codex: Complex Analysis of an Ancient Maya Manuscript ([https://www.academia.edu/25028815/The_Paris_Codex_Complex_Analysis_of_an_Ancient_Maya_Manuscript_Dissertation_?auto=download Dissertation]) by Jakub Špoták</ref><ref>Eduardo Rodas-Quito and Javier Mejuto (online). Maya sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 702-705.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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==Reference==
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Xoc

2026-06-23T05:51:05Z

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[[File:Shark_PC.png|thumb|Shark image in Paris Codex]]
Xoc is Mayan constellation for shark.

==Etymology and History==

The picture used for this constellation is in fact a combination of the elements of two animals: head of a snake and tail of a fish, so some scholars conclude Xoc is a representation of a shark.<ref>The Paris Codex: Complex Analysis of an Ancient Maya Manuscript ([https://www.academia.edu/25028815/The_Paris_Codex_Complex_Analysis_of_an_Ancient_Maya_Manuscript_Dissertation_?auto=download Dissertation]) by Jakub Špoták</ref><ref>Eduardo Rodas-Quito and Javier Mejuto (online). Maya sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 702-705.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Unidentified]] [[Category:Mayan]] [[Category:Central American]] [[Category:American]]

Way Paat Ahiin

2026-06-23T05:50:54Z

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[[File:Way Paat Ahiin.png|thumb|Hole-backed Caiman image in Bonampak mural]]
Way Paat Ahiin is Mayan constellation for Hole-backed Caiman.

==Etymology and History==

Way Paat Ahiin is the Milky Way in a vertical position relative to the horizon. This half-crocodile half-deer creature was sacrificed in a mythical time before the present one, an event which caused a storm of blood marking the end of the primordial chaos. On its back, the four trees -that lifted and hold the sky were placed- along with another supernatural being stepping on top of the decapitated body, thus fertilizing, founding or establishing the current order of things.<ref>The Paris Codex: Complex Analysis of an Ancient Maya Manuscript ([https://www.academia.edu/25028815/The_Paris_Codex_Complex_Analysis_of_an_Ancient_Maya_Manuscript_Dissertation_?auto=download Dissertation]) by Jakub Špoták</ref><ref>Eduardo Rodas-Quito and Javier Mejuto (online). Maya sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 702-705.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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==Reference==
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[[Category:Phenomenon]] [[Category:Milky Way]] [[Category:Mayan]] [[Category:Central American]] [[Category:American]]

Uo

2026-06-23T05:50:43Z

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[[File:Frog_PC.png|thumb|Toad image in Paris Codex]]
Uo is Mayan constellation for toad.

==Etymology and History==

This animal, Uo, is identified as such because of its necklace and the lack of teeth in its mouth (Špoták, 2015)<ref>The Paris Codex: Complex Analysis of an Ancient Maya Manuscript ([https://www.academia.edu/25028815/The_Paris_Codex_Complex_Analysis_of_an_Ancient_Maya_Manuscript_Dissertation_?auto=download Dissertation]) by Jakub Špoták</ref>. Freidel et al. (1993)<ref>Freidel, D., Schele, L., Parker, J.(1993) ''Maya Cosmos: Three Thousand Years On The Shaman's Path'', New York: William Morrow and Company Inc.</ref> place this animal in the Western culture constellation of Virgo.<ref>Eduardo Rodas-Quito and Javier Mejuto (online). Maya sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 702-705.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

[[Category:Asterism]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Vir]] [[Category:Mayan]] [[Category:Central American]] [[Category:American]]

Siina'an

2026-06-23T05:50:33Z

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[[File:Scorpion_PC.png|thumb|Scorpion image in Paris Codex]]
Sina'an is Mayan constellation for scorpion.

==Etymology and History==

Scholars agree that this maya constellation of Siina'an is in accordance to our Western culture Scorpion constellation, because of the "twisted" body that is suggested by this pattern of stars, however, for the mayas the sting is closer to the star Antares, because it should be next to the path of the Sun, as suggested by its position in the Paris Codex.<ref>The Paris Codex: Complex Analysis of an Ancient Maya Manuscript ([https://www.academia.edu/25028815/The_Paris_Codex_Complex_Analysis_of_an_Ancient_Maya_Manuscript_Dissertation_?auto=download Dissertation]) by Jakub Špoták</ref><ref>Eduardo Rodas-Quito and Javier Mejuto (online). Maya sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 702-705.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
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Paddler Gods

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[[File:Paddler Gods.png|thumb|Paddler Gods image in Paris Codex]]
Paddler Gods is the Death's Ferrymen in Maya Mythology.

==Etymology and History==

This picture shows the Maize God being carried by a couple of paddler gods in a canoe to the place of creation: the Three Hearthstones (defined by the stars Alnitak, Saiph and Rigel, in the Western culture constellation Orion, and in Stellarium shown encircling the Oxib' Xk'ub', or Primordial Fire asterism), where he would be self-sacrificed for the creation of the cosmos to take place.<ref>The Paris Codex: Complex Analysis of an Ancient Maya Manuscript ([https://www.academia.edu/25028815/The_Paris_Codex_Complex_Analysis_of_an_Ancient_Maya_Manuscript_Dissertation_?auto=download Dissertation]) by Jakub Špoták</ref><ref>Eduardo Rodas-Quito and Javier Mejuto (online). Maya sky culture in Stellarium, <nowiki>https://github.com/stellarium/stellarium</nowiki> , printed in Hoffmann and Wolfschmidt (eds., 2022), Astronomy in Culture --Cultures of Astronomy. Astronomie in der Kultur--Kulturen der Astronomie.: Featuring the Proceedings of the Splinter Meeting at the Annual Conference of the Astronomische Gesselschafb Sept. 14-16, 2021, tredition, Ahrensburg (Germany): 702-705.</ref>

==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
==Weblinks==
==Reference==
*[[References|References (general)]]

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