Star names, their lore and meaning celestaire, inc. Solidly based upon years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient chinese, arabic. Richard hinckley allen 1838, buffalo, new york 1908, northampton, massachusetts. Star names and their meanings by allen, richard hinckley, 18381908. Throughout most if not all of the twentieth century, professional astronomers considered richard allens starnames and their meanings to be the definitive work on constellation and star names. How likely are you to meet someone with the last name of lore. How many people with the first name lore have been born in the united states. Richard hinckley allen ancient observations and folklore provide the basis for an exploration of. Their lore and meaning is an 1899 book by richard hinckley allen that discusses the names of stars, constellations, and their histories author. Their lore and meaning, richard hinckley allen noted that its proper name, alnitak or alnitah, is derived from the arabic for al nitak meaning the belt or the girdle of orion. The traditional name of phact also rendered phad, phaet, phakt derives from the arabic fakhitah ring dove. As a last name lore was the 9,932 nd most popular name in 2010. Partial list of authors, authorities, and books of reference cited in. He was born in the village of manitowoc, wisconsin, where his father, richard l.
It was originally applied to the constellation cygnus and later transferred to this star. If you didnt find an alternative name that you like better than lore, try our name generator. When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. From 1880 to 2018, the social security administration has recorded 1,082 babies born with the first name lore in the. According to the bulletin of the iau working group on star names, no. Variant forms of lore include the names lor, lorea, and lorre. Star names, their lore and meaning allen, richard hinckley. An unusual book based upon years of research into ancient astronomical writings of many past civilizations.
For those who have the astronomy app on their smart phone could spend an interesting evening at night under the stars and works better than the submarine races line. Solidly based upon years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient chinese, arabic, euphrates, hellenic, and roman civilizations, it is an informative, nontechnical excursion into the vast heritage of folklore and history associated with the heavenly bodies. For those who have the astronomy app on their smart phone could spend an interesting evening at night under the stars. The name lore is ranked on the 7,268th position of the most used names. This fascinating read is solidly based on years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient chinese. See also the related categories, flower and german. If you didnt find an alternative name that you like better than star, try our name generator. For example, the great nebula in the sword of orion is messier 42, abbreviated m42. Star names, their lore and meaning allen, richard hinckley free ebook download as word doc. Many people, such as the lore family, adopted the name of their occupation as. If a star has a proper name and most stars as bright or brighter than little dipper stars do have a name. Their lore and meaning, in which he collected information on the nomenclature and historical evolution of the constellations and their stars, but also on ancient myth and religion, folklore, astrology, and the occasional bit of botany or zoology.
If you are looking for a boat name and want to be sure the name means what you think it does, check this book. See also the related forms, the english and german hannelore and the german heidelore. The basic book of its field, this work covers star names, the zodiac, constellations. Their lore and meaning is an 1899 book by richard hinckley allen that discusses the names of stars, constellations, and their histories. The book is organized by constellation, telling first of the group itself then of each of its member stars. Alnitak is the easternmost of the three stars of orions belt, with alnilam in the center and mintaka in the. Independent stars and constellations are shown with their name in boldface, with the number of stars in parentheses after the names. The new approved names are all \common names and most of their etymologies are discussed in works like richard hinckley allens 1963 star names. The key star, arctures, can be easily found by following the curved line formed by the handle of the big dipper outward to the first br ight star. Allen al sufi, the mystic or sage, wrote on astronomy in persian. These 16 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like star.
If a star has a proper name and most stars as bright or brighter than little dipper stars do have a name then this book will tell you all about that name and its history in all languages that refer to it. Allen, purchased a large tract of land in the 1830s. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. New jersey had the highest population of lore families in 1840. Without doubt, arctures was one of the first stars to be named. Latinized form of greek akantha, which meant thorn, prickle. A few names come almost directly from the greek, such as procyon, canopus, and antaresthe latter derived from antiares or rival of mars because of its. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Their lore and meaning dover books on astronomy new issue of 1899 ed by allen, richard h. Starlore enthusiast richard hinckley allen 18381908. One from the legend of the trojan war, where the constellation carina was once part of the nowobsolete constellation of argo navis, which.
The meaning, origin and history of the given name lore 1 names. Names are assigned to individual stars rather than to entire multiple star systems. Bulletin of the iau working group on star names, no. It is not intended for the professional astronomer, who, as a rule, cares little about the old designations of the objects of his study, alphabets, numerals, and circles being preferable, indeed needful, for his purposes of identification. Star names and their meanings ebookby richard hinckley allen. Str echert reprinted in 1963 by dover publications under the title star names. Feb 28, 20 here is an unusual book for anyone who appreciates the beauty and wonder of the stars.
Witness of the stars 46 teenth century, the goal of science changed from finding out how god. Lore is the 10,205 th most popular name of all time. The name lore means crowned with laurel and is of american origin. The meaning, origin and history of the given name lore 1.
Perseus carries her head across the night sky, with algol forming one of her eyes. Allen, spacefrom dover publications as one of your book collection. Starnames and their meanings richard hinckley allen. It was one of the few stars mentioned in the bible, where it is refer red to in the book of job, thus giving it the name jobs.
Their lore and meaning published by dover 1 reprinted and retitled version of allens 1899 starnames and their meanings published by g. Meaning, origin and history of the name lore 1 behind the. Astrologers of course said that it was the most unfortunate, violent, and dangerous star in the heavens star names. In this regard, the book touches upon not only all of the constellations including many that long ago dropped out of star catalogues, but their important stars and such other asterisms as the hyades, the pleiades, the great nebula of andromeda, and the magellanic clouds. These 16 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like lore. See the popularity of the girls name lore over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in babycenter s baby names tool. The etymology of its name hadari unknown meaning has also been suggested. The lore family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Allen rendered a very valuable service to those of us interested in the nomenclature and. It allows you to go beyond the similarities of a name, which can provide a lot of inspiration. The origins the old family name lore can be found within medieval france.
This list of starnames is published in the endeavor to fill an acknowledged vacancy in our popular astronomical literature. One from the legend of the trojan war, where the constellation carina was once part of the nowobsolete constellation of argo navis, which represented the ship used by jason and the argonauts. The sources of present day star names used in the western world are examined. Partial list of authors, authorities, and books of reference cited in this work. Lore is name thats been used by parents who are considering unisex or nongendered baby names baby names that can be used for any gender. This book is also the best we have seen for telling of the mythology associated with each of the constellations. If you manage to meet 100,000 people in your life, chances are that 1 of them will have lore as their last name. Meaning, origin and history of the name lore 1 behind. The most lore families were found in the usa in 1880. Name popularity related names related ratings comments namesakes name days.
This fascinating read is solidly based on years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient chinese, arabic, euphrates, hellenic, and roman civilizations. Richard allen was interested in astronomy from childhood. Finally, prominent galaxies, nebula, and star clusters are shown. From greek acheloios, which is of unknown meaning, possibly of semitic origin. It gives the star names and meanings from various ancient cultures and does so in a scholarly fashion. This was about 41% of all the recorded lore s in the usa. It was one of the few stars mentioned in the bible, where it. Richard hinckley allen describes this socalled demon star. Astronomical map astronomical map star names and designations. Allen here is an unusual book for anyone who appreciates the beauty and wonder of the stars. Star names and their meanings by richard hinckley allen. Lore is also a variant form of the spanish, italian, russian, english, german, and slavic lora in the german language.
In 1840 there were 20 lore families living in new jersey. Astronomical map star names and designations britannica. It is a completely nontechnical excursion into the folklore and history associated with stars and their names. Their lore and meaning richard h allen, richard hinckley. Census bureau surveyed 3,248 people with the last name lore. The following are a list of the star names in sorted alphabetical order. This was the name of a greek god of water and rivers. Their lore and meaning dover books on astronomy paperback 1963 author richard h. Additionally, such items as the milky way, star pictures, biblical accounts. Still, that leaves us with three complete parts and a partial fourth.
The brighter stars have been named and colored to show their approximate true color. Their common name is given, or their designation in the messier catalog of deep sky objects. This was about 41% of all the recorded lores in the usa. Allen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lore 1 name popularity related names related ratings comments namesakes name days. This is a classic victorian text, originally printed in 1899. This is, in its very nature, coincidently a research into. The name has two possible derivations, both listed in richard hinckley allens seminal star names. While the patronymic and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the name of the father and mother respectively, are the most common form of a hereditary surname in france, occupational surnames also emerged during the late middle ages. Of approximately 5,000 stars visible to the unaided eye, only a few hundred have proper names, and fewer than 60 are commonly used by navigators or astronomers.
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