The constellation
A2471 Why animals continually seek something. (Cf. A2275.5.)
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● attested
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- Why dogs look at one another under tail. (Cf. A2275.5.5, A2232.8; also *Dh IV 129ff.) · A2471.1 entry
- Why hogs inspect one another: seek pancake. (Cf. A2275.5.1.) · A2471.2 entry
- Why hawk (vulture) hovers over camp-fire: seeks grandmother. (Cf. A2275.5.2.) · A2471.3 entry
- Why diver always looks at sea. (Cf. A2275.5.3.) · A2471.4 entry
- Why lynx squints: is looking afar at view · A2471.5 entry
- Why dog is always looking · A2471.6 entry
- What hawks are looking for · A2471.7 entry
- Why mason-wasp looks for fireplace · A2471.8 entry
- Why animals always look down · A2471.9 entry