Where does “nekʼeltaeni” come from?

nekʼeltaeni (Ahtna): A massive constellation composed of numerous asterisms and stars, including the Big Dipper, forming or representing the therianthrope or human-animal culture hero Yabaaghe Tezyaann wearing a pack and carrying a staff

Definitions

  1. A massive constellation composed of numerous asterisms and stars, including the Big Dipper, forming or representing the therianthrope or human-animal culture hero Yabaaghe Tezyaann wearing a pack and carrying a staff

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