2006-06-29 11:37:49 · 11 answers · asked by D Mack 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
"Dog Days" refers specifically to the "dog star" Sirius, which is a binary star system near the constellation Orion. It is the brightest visible star in the northern hemisphere, and is particularly prominent during the warmest of the summer months.
2006-06-29 12:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by trident_of_paracelsus 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Also, supposedly some African tribes around the Kalahari claim to commune with "Celestial Races" from the Sirius system during the Dog Days. Check out the book "Cosmic Trigger", by Robert Anton Wilson for more in-depth info on this.
2006-06-29 15:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by kennethleemcdaniel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the hotest days of Summer (July and August) the Dog star is at it's Zenith. Hence, the Dog days of summer.
2006-06-29 14:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by Rae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a term for Dog Days of Ssummer. It means sultry days from July 3rd to August.
2006-06-29 11:44:59 · answer #4 · answered by Lore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the hottest day of the summer...it comes from seeing when it is so hot...the dogs don't even wanna move, kinda like just sitting on the porch panting...sounds stupid but it comes from that.
2006-06-29 11:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by jaded_illusions78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sirrus, the Dog Star" shows up on the evening horizon in August . It's usually really hot in August. Connect the dots.
2006-06-30 04:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by mdelechat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those really hot hot days that make a dog pant non-stop.
2006-06-29 11:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are talking about the really hot days of summer
2006-06-29 11:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by maryjane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It refers to the really hot and humid days that seem long and make you feel lazy.
2006-06-29 11:41:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-29 11:40:50 · answer #10 · answered by lil_jelly2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋