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   The monoceros (Ancient Greek: μονόκερως) is a legendary animal with only one horn, related to the unicorn. Mythology [ edit ] It derives from the Greek word μονόκερως ( monokerōs ), a compound word from μόνος ( monos ) which means "only one" / "single" and κέρας ( keras ) ( neuter gender ), which means " horn ".

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     Monoceros ( Greek: Μονόκερως, "unicorn") is a faint...

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   Aug 26, 2014 · monoceros. An animal with a single horn on its head. It has the form of a goat, and can only be caught by means of a virgin. She is placed in a forest, with her breast uncovered, and by its smell the monosceros perceives it. It kisses her breast and then falls asleep in her lap, allowing the hunter to catch or kill it. Pliny describes the ...

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   Is Monoceros a Greek myth?

   • This, along with Camelopardalis, was created by Jakob Bartsch, and there is no Greek mythology behind it. Although not a direct greek legend like the others, the creature it represents, a Unicorn, is a mythological creature. Monoceros is not a member of the Zodiac group of twelve constellations that appear when the Sun sets.

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   What does Monoceros mean in astronomy?

   • in astronomy, a faint constellation that straddles both the celestial equator (the projection of the Earth’s equator into space) and the galactic equator (the extension of the plane of the Milky Way into the sky). The name Monoceros means “unicorn” and is a Latinized version of the Greek monokeras (single-horned).

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   What does Monocerus mean in Greek mythology?

   • Monocerus is a mythical creature that has been present in various cultures throughout history. The Greeks believed in the existence of this creature, which they called “monokeros.” The animal is also mentioned in Persian and Roman mythology, where it was believed to symbolize purity and power.

   Monocerus: Mythical Creatures - Mythical Encyclopedia

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   Is a Monoceros a unicorn?

   • The monoceros ( Ancient Greek: μονόκερως) is a legendary animal with only one horn, related to the unicorn . It derives from the Greek word μονόκερως ( monokerōs ), a compound word from μόνος ( monos) which means "only one" / "single" and κέρας ( keras) ( neuter gender ), which means "horn".

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4. blog.library.si.edu › blog › 2017/09/18Monoceros: What Conrad Gessner’s discussion of the unicorn ...

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   Sep 18, 2017 · The Icones was itself an abridgement of Gessner’s pioneering work Historia animalium, which applied the latest scholarly techniques to describe a variety of animals—including the unicorn, which Gessner called by the Greek equivalent monoceros. A physician who lived in Zürich, Switzerland, Gessner (1516-1565) was one of the leading scholars ...

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5. mythicalencyclopedia.com › monocerusMonocerus: Mythical Creatures – Mythical Encyclopedia

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   Monocerus, also known as the one-horned creature, is a mythical beast that has been part of various cultures’ mythology, including Greek, Roman, and Persian. It is often depicted with a single spiraled horn on its head and symbolizes purity and power. The monocerus was first described in Pliny the Elder’s Natural History as a creature with ...

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   Monoceros. in astronomy, a faint constellation that straddles both the celestial equator (the projection of the Earth’s equator into space) and the galactic equator (the extension of the plane of the Milky Way into the sky). The name Monoceros means “unicorn” and is a Latinized version of the Greek monokeras (single-horned).

7. www.universeguide.com › constellation › monocerosMonoceros Constellation Facts, Stars, Map and Myth of The ...

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   Beta Monocerotis. Monoceros's brightest star is Beta Monocerotis, about 676.69 light-years from the Sun. The star is designated as Beta Monocerotis rather than Alpha designation. Alpha stars tend to be the brightest in the constellation. Beta Monocerotis has an apparent magnitude of 3.76 but ...