Lynx: Myth and Retcons(tellations)

02/08/25 • 16 min

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Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the myths, legends, and folklore of Lynx. Because this constellation doesn't have a Greco-Roman myth attached, Jordan and Kit 'Wax Poetic' and create their own myths!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:07 Background
03:00 Myths, Legends, and Lore
06:44 Waxing Poetic
13:11 Oracle AI

Keywords/Topics Constellation, Lynx, Greek Mythology, Folklore, Johannes Hevelius, Ancient Astronomy, Lynx Animal, Norse Mythology, Ovid, Metamorphoses, Indigenous Stories, Waxing Poetic, Star Lore, Night Sky, Ursa Major, Auriga, Cultural History, Myths And Legends, Storytelling

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:07 Background
03:00 Myths, Legends, and Lore
06:44 Waxing Poetic
13:11 Oracle AI

Previous Episode

Lynx: Cosmic Background

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss the astronomy and other cosmic background of Lynx -- a constellation not included in Ptolemy's great 48!

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:30 Background
03:40 First Impressions and Where to Find It
05:29 Brightest Star
07:15 Bayer’s Variable Star
09:05 Gold Star
12:20 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Astronomy, Constellation, Lynx, Jordanus, Johannes Hevelius, Johann Bayer, Bayer Designation, NGC 2419, Supernova, Intergalactic Wanderer, IAU Constellations, NGC 2770

Next Episode

Lynx: Pop Culture Superstar

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Lynx shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly) defined!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:48 Favorites
03:45 Least Favorites
07:17 Wish Upon a Star
09:34 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Constellation, Lynx, Pop Culture, Minnesota Lynx, Sports Teams, Basketball, Lynx Mountain, Lynx Body Spray, Axe Body Spray, Branding, Creative Ideas, Fantasy, Jewelry, Eyeliner, VR Headset.