The difference between ᾰ̓́στρον (ástron) and ἀστήρ (astḗr) in Ancient Greek

1. What is Aster in Ancient Greek?
2. What is the Ancient Greek word for star?
3. What is the Greek meaning of star?
4. What is the etymology of Astēr?

What is Aster in Ancient Greek?

According to Greek mythology, the goddess, Astraea, cried because there weren't enough stars in the sky. Her tears fell to earth and turned into the star-shaped flowers now called Asters. In Greek Aster literally means star. The different colours of the wildflower also symbolise different meanings.

What is the Ancient Greek word for star?

Ancient Greek

From ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).

What is the Greek meaning of star?

Greek translation:αστέρι, σταρ Explanation: The word "αστέρι" (asteri)is used literally to describe the common celestial body.In former periods or still nowadays, in astronomy issues, the word "αστερας" (asteras)is being used, i.e polar star in greek is called "πολικός αστέρας" (polikos asteras).

What is the etymology of Astēr?

From Latin astēr, from Ancient Greek ἀστήρ (astḗr). Named after the flower's semblance to a star.