HistoryArtifacts @piefed.social PugJesus @piefed.social 2w ago Etruscan carving of a scorpion, ~6th century BCE? ALT
I wondered if it was related to the constellation, then I noticed the little stars carved in. Very cool, thanks for sharing
Most likely:\ \ The overall placement of the stars fit a mirrored version of the carving rather well. They even made Antares (yellow square) larger=shinier than the others.
I wondered if it was related to the constellation, then I noticed the little stars carved in. Very cool, thanks for sharing
Most likely:
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\ The overall placement of the stars fit a mirrored version of the carving rather well. They even made Antares (yellow square) larger=shinier than the others.