catasterism

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kəˈtæstəˌɹɪzəm/ === Noun === catasterism (plural catasterisms) (Greek mythology) The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === masticaters, metaracists