Sirius - The use in the history

Sirius, the brightest star, after the Sun, viewing from the Earth. For more information about the star itself: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirius.

Sirius and the Ancient Greek Empire

First of all: the name Sirius comes from the Ancient Greek word: "Seirios". (Meaning "Glowing" or "Scorcher"). In the Ancient Greek mythology Artemis kills her love Orion accidentally. This made her so sad that she put Orion in the sky, as a constellation, with his dog Sirius next to him, so she could still look at him. Beautiful, isn't it? [Further the Ancient Greeks believed that the appearance of Sirius heralded the hot and dry summer, and feared its effects on making plants wilt, men weaken and women become aroused. Due to its brightness, Sirius would have been noted to twinkle more in the unsettled weather conditions of early summer. To Greek observers, this signified certain emanations which caused its malign influence. People suffering its effects were said to be astroboletos (αστροβολητος) or 'star-struck'. It was described as 'burning' or 'flaming' in literature. The season following the star's appearance came to be known as the Dog Days of summer.] Citation: Wikipedia.

Sirius and the Ancient Egyptian Empire
The Egyptians based their calender on the heliacal rising of Sirius.

Sirius and Polynesia
Bright stars such as Sirius were important for the Polynesians, because they were used as navigation between the islands these people lived on. When the heats in Greece occurred due the rise of Sirius, it was winter were the Polynesians lived, that's why the name "Takurua" is both used for the winter, and for the star Sirius. Other names for Sirius are Tau-au in the Marquesas Islands, Rehua in New-Zealand, and Aa and Hoku-Kauopae in Hawaii.

Dogon
The Dogon people are an ethnic group in Mali, Africa. They've been reported to have scientific knowledge about Sirius which is impossible to have without the use of telescopes. They also mention a third star accompanying Sirius A and B. There have been people saying that they have been visited by aliens, other say they've gotten their information by European visitors.

Rehua wrote:

Sirius and the Ancient Greek Empire

First of all: the name Sirius comes from the Ancient Greek word: "Seirios". (Meaning "Glowing" or "Scorcher"). In the Ancient Greek mythology Artemis kills her love Orion accidentally. This made her so sad that she put Orion in the sky, as a constellation, with his dog Sirius next to him, so she could still look at him. Beautiful, isn't it? [Further the Ancient Greeks believed that the appearance of Sirius heralded the hot and dry summer, and feared its effects on making plants wilt, men weaken and women become aroused. Due to its brightness, Sirius would have been noted to twinkle more in the unsettled weather conditions of early summer. To Greek observers, this signified certain emanations which caused its malign influence. People suffering its effects were said to be astroboletos (αστροβολητος) or 'star-struck'. It was described as 'burning' or 'flaming' in literature. The season following the star's appearance came to be known as the Dog Days of summer.] Citation: Wikipedia.

It's amazing how the Greeks were observant enough to notice that it twinkled a little more in the heat than in moderate climate. I definitely admire those people

Same here, CAPS LOCK.

Sirius Black is the Han Solo of Harry Potter

He dies in 'the Order of the Phoenix'. :[

DOOKIE wrote:

He dies in 'the Order of the Phoenix'. :[

It's interesting because you discover he dies in the book series in the 'Half Blood Prince'. But you find out in the movie series in 'Order of the Phoenix'.

Huh, he dies in the book series in 'the Order of the Phoenix', the event is described in detail.

Did I really say that? Simple-minded me. I remember his death XD

Lulz.

Don't get too off-topic. I took time in writing this XD.

CAPS LOCK wrote:

Rehua wrote:

Sirius and the Ancient Greek Empire

First of all: the name Sirius comes from the Ancient Greek word: "Seirios". (Meaning "Glowing" or "Scorcher"). In the Ancient Greek mythology Artemis kills her love Orion accidentally. This made her so sad that she put Orion in the sky, as a constellation, with his dog Sirius next to him, so she could still look at him. Beautiful, isn't it? [Further the Ancient Greeks believed that the appearance of Sirius heralded the hot and dry summer, and feared its effects on making plants wilt, men weaken and women become aroused. Due to its brightness, Sirius would have been noted to twinkle more in the unsettled weather conditions of early summer. To Greek observers, this signified certain emanations which caused its malign influence. People suffering its effects were said to be astroboletos (αστροβολητος) or 'star-struck'. It was described as 'burning' or 'flaming' in literature. The season following the star's appearance came to be known as the Dog Days of summer.] Citation: Wikipedia.

It's amazing how the Greeks were observant enough to notice that it twinkled a little more in the heat than in moderate climate. I definitely admire those people

I think if the Greeks hadn't existed, we might not be nearly as advanced in Science and medicine as we are now.

If Christianity hadn't existed, we probably were something around discovering a vehicle that is able to travel at the speed of light (approx. 300,000 km/s). No offense.

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CAPS LOCK wrote:

Rehua wrote:

Sirius and the Ancient Greek Empire

First of all: the name Sirius comes from the Ancient Greek word: "Seirios". (Meaning "Glowing" or "Scorcher"). In the Ancient Greek mythology Artemis kills her love Orion accidentally. This made her so sad that she put Orion in the sky, as a constellation, with his dog Sirius next to him, so she could still look at him. Beautiful, isn't it? [Further the Ancient Greeks believed that the appearance of Sirius heralded the hot and dry summer, and feared its effects on making plants wilt, men weaken and women become aroused. Due to its brightness, Sirius would have been noted to twinkle more in the unsettled weather conditions of early summer. To Greek observers, this signified certain emanations which caused its malign influence. People suffering its effects were said to be astroboletos (αστροβολητος) or 'star-struck'. It was described as 'burning' or 'flaming' in literature. The season following the star's appearance came to be known as the Dog Days of summer.] Citation: Wikipedia.

It's amazing how the Greeks were observant enough to notice that it twinkled a little more in the heat than in moderate climate. I definitely admire those people

I think if the Greeks hadn't existed, we might not be nearly as advanced in Science and medicine as we are now.

That is believable. Though the Arabs and Chinese had their share of innovations that can not be overlooked

And Rehua wins. Christianity, along with most religions, are simply an excuse to not further ourselves, they have become a brick wall.