Etymology
The word "septentrion" comes from the Latin word "septentriō," which in turn comes from the Proto-Indo-European root "*septm̥," meaning "seven."
Meaning
Septentrion refers to the northern direction, specifically the region of the sky occupied by the seven stars of the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear). These stars were traditionally used by navigators to locate the North Pole.
Origin
The term "septentrion" has been used to refer to the north since ancient times. The earliest known usage appears in the writings of the Greek astronomer Eudoxus of Cnidus (4th century BC). Eudoxus used the term to describe the northern part of the sky, which was believed to be the home of the gods.
Usage
The term "septentrion" is still used today to refer to the north, although it is more common in literary contexts than in everyday speech. It is often used in a poetic or metaphorical sense to evoke the idea of the north as a place of mystery, wonder, and adventure.
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