Where does “Argo Navis” come from?
Argo Navis (English) comes from Latin Argo navis, from Ancient Greek Ἀργώ, from Ancient Greek Ἄργος — Argos.
Argo Navis (English): A former constellation of the southern sky, said to represent the mythical ship Argo. In 1763, it was divided into the three new constellations: Carina (keel), Puppis (stern), and Vela (sail)
Definitions
- A former constellation of the southern sky, said to represent the mythical ship Argo. In 1763, it was divided into the three new constellations: Carina (keel), Puppis (stern), and Vela (sail)
Ancestry of “Argo Navis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Argo navis | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Ἀργώ | Argo; the ship Argo |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Ἄργος | Argos |