“Mishi bizhiw,” or the Great Lynx, is another constellation that emerges in the late
winter skies. Because the lynx is known to be a somewhat dangerous animal, this
constellation is a reminder that the north woods, especially during the transition time
between winter and spring, can be dangerous. Thinning ice on the lakes and rivers, hard crust on the snow, flooding, and unpredictable snowstorms are characteristic of the Great Lakes region during this time.
The constellation, “Mishi bizhiw,” consists of the two constellations of Leo and Hydra. The head of Leo makes up the long curled tail, while the head of Hydra makes up the head of the Great Lynx.
Trying to add an image of the constellation. Too big so far. Working on it.
More from Michael Wassegijig Price, "Star Knowledge," Mazinigan, Summer 2010, page 12
http://www.glifwc.org/publications/m...Summer2010.pdf
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Leo, rising in early spring in the north sky.
Remember Mishi Bizhiw is the water spirit who controls the water and to whom bad weather on the lakes and drownings are attributed. So is good weather, and that is why offerings are made to Mishi Bizhiw to assure safe passage.
NOTE: Tomorrow I will interrupt the star series with news of the Williams inquest in Seattle.
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