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22 constellation is the bright star. The constellation itself is frequently designated by the name of the star.

8. . . A naked figure. He bears a goat on his left shoulder, and reins in his right hand. On or near the goat is the star Capella, and below it two small stars,, the Kids, which were considered inauspicious stars to sailors.

9. . A naked figure wearing a crown, and a belt round his loins.

10. . A naked female figure sitting on a throne or in a chair; with arms extended in the attitude of beating her breast.

11. . A female figure with a wreath on her head, and with robes, a chain on her wrists passing round her back. On her head : on her loins : on her foot.

12. . The forepart of a winged horse.

13. . An isosceles triangle.

14. . A naked winged warrior, bearing in his right hand a drawn sword, and in his left hand a human head.