catasterism

From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).

catasterism (plural catasterisms)

1. (Greek mythology) The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.

• catasterize
• catasterismus

• masticaters, metaracists