Morning Star Venus. Thanks, to let me know your opinion if you know the answer.
2007-01-25 03:50:54 · 3 answers · asked by Nicolette 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Lucifer is not a Semitic (Arabic or Hebrew) word.
It is derived from Latin (like the name "Lucy"=light, with the suffix "-ifer" maning "bringer".) So the "light-bringer" star, usually the brightest object in the morning sky next to the moon, is also called Venus, and is understood by modern astronomy to be the seconmd planet from the sun. The naming of celestial objects is purely arbitrary, an atrifact of the cultures and mythologies of the people making the observations and giving them labels.
2007-01-25 03:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might get an answer if you ask this in Mythology or Religion. This category is for actual science, not myth or legend.
2007-01-25 13:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You asked this yesterday. whay are you asking again ?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuT4mUjlhtO1tco5oevstm8jzKIX?qid=20070124075737AAMu4j8
2007-01-25 04:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋