The constellation
A2215 Animal characteristics from throwing members at ancient animal
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- Stick (leaf) thrown at animal's rump: hence tails. (Cf. A2378.3.3.) · A2215.1 entry
- Hare runs away at creation; almost loses tail. When, as the most timid of all beasts, he runs away, God throws a tail at him from a pile of tails. (Cf. A2378.4.1.) · A2215.2 entry
- Bowl placed on turtle's back: hence his shell. (Cf. A2312.1.) · A2215.3 entry
- Red fruit thrown at rail's (bird's) head: hence red lump on head. (Cf. A2321.8.) · A2215.4 entry
- Fox struck with churn-dash: hence white tail. (Cf. A2378.8.1.) · A2215.5 entry
- God throws diver's feet after him; hence his feet reach backward. (Cf. A2371.2.9.) · A2215.6 entry