Auriga

Auriga, also known as the Charioteer, is a term in astronomy for a large northern constellation. The stars of the constellation are collectively called Aurigae, and therefore stars are sometimes designated with a letter or numeral, such as the star Theta Aurigae, Eta Aurigae etc.

Auriga, the Charioteer, represents a man with a whip or the reins in his right hand. The charioteer holds a goat over his left shoulder and has two kids under his left arm. In some depiction he drives four-wheeled cart and holds the reins of two oxen, a horse, and a zebra. In some others he is depicted driving a two-wheeled cart, powered by two horses and two oxen.

Nearby pages
Aurignacian, Aurillac, Auriscope, Aurobindo Dey, Aurobindo Ghose