The days between July 3 and Aug. 11, often referred to as the 'dog days,' are some of the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere. However, the burden these days place upon our beloved canine companions has nothing to do with the phrase's origin.
The position of the stars was an intrinsic part of ancient Greek and Roman life, shaping religious beliefs, marking seasons and helping travelers navigate on long journeys.A dog runs along the Baltic Sea in Haffkrug, northern Germany, as the sun rises on Saturday, Oct.16, 2021.
The ancient Greeks and Romans are thought to have helped coin the phrase in reference to the star Sirius, or Dog Star, which appears to rise just before the sun in late July. Following stars to mark time was like following a calendar since the stars are virtually in the same spot in the sky at a given time of the solar year. Thousands of years ago, people learned that The Dog Star was in the same area of the sky as the sun during the hottest time of the year.
While the movement of stars was an exceptional means of keeping track of time for ancient people, the accuracy of the"dog days" corresponding with summer heat does not hold true today based on a variety of factors.
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