2006-08-16 06:02:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
http://wilstar.com/dogdays.htm
If you go here it tells you all about the origins of that term.
It's all to do with the stars.
2006-08-16 06:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by cazzi_g 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It comes from the Egyptians. From July 20th and August 25th, the sun arises besides Sirius, in the constelation Canis Major (The Great Dog).
2006-08-16 13:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe it came from old europe. pre-rennaisance, since a similar phrase is used by shakespere in romeo and juliet. it refers to the time of summer when it is so hot only the dogs are out and about during the height os the day, and even then it is just to lay about in whatever shade they can find
2006-08-16 13:14:12 · answer #3 · answered by Kat C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's started to represent the how people when over heated become lazy...and don't want to do much....it started in the more Southern hotter states.
2006-08-16 13:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by billyboysblue 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋