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ArchivesRe: Sirius? from the greek? Seirios ?glowing burning?
in reply to a message by Raindancing
Indees, Sirius is the Latin form of the Greek Seirios meaning "scorcher". "Seirios kyon" is indeed the Dog Star. Seirios is used as an adjective for the sun ("aktis seiria" = ray of sun)and of things that are warm ("seirion himation" = a light summer garment).
I could go in forever, but I'm sure you had enough :)
I could go in forever, but I'm sure you had enough :)
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