What does cetus mean?
Definitions for cetus
ˈsi təs, ˈseɪ-; ˈsi taɪ, ˈseɪ tice·tus
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Cetusnoun
a large constellation on the equator near Pisces and Aquarius
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Cetusnoun
A winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a whale. It includes the star Mira.
Etymology: From cetus, from (Ceto), mother of the Gorgons.
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Cetus
Cetus () is a constellation, sometimes called 'the whale' in English. The Cetus was a sea monster in Greek mythology which both Perseus and Heracles needed to slay. Cetus is in the region of the sky that contains other water-related constellations: Aquarius, Pisces and Eridanus.
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Cetus is a constellation in the northern sky that is named after a sea monster in Greek mythology, however, it is often called ‘the whale’ in the modern times. This constellation is located in the region of the sky that is water-themed and is surrounded by other aquatic constellations such as Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. It was among the 48 constellations listed by second century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by International Astronomical Union.
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Cetus
In ancient Greek, the word ketos - Latinized as cetus - denotes a large fish, a whale, a shark, or a sea monster. The sea monsters slain by Perseus and Heracles were each referred to as a cetus by ancient sources. The term cetacean originates from cetus. In Greek art, cetea were depicted as serpentine fish. The name of the mythological figure Ceto is derived from ketos. The name of the constellation Cetus also derives from this word.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
cetus
An ancient ship of large dimensions.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cetus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cetus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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