Of Stars and Fools https://mosaicmagazine.com/picks/uncategorized/2013/07/of-stars-and-fools/

July 31, 2013 | Philologos
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It’s tempting to theorize why the Hebrew word k’sil, which means “fool,” should also be the name for the constellation known as Orion’s Belt. Tempting, but almost certainly misguided.

Read more on Forward: http://forward.com/articles/181082/a-constellation-of-theories-regarding-the-nebulous/