It is truly fascinating how all of the ancient civilisations gave significance to constellations. Then a question arises, why were constellations so important to them? They weren't scientifically developed enough to think an alien life might exist on a planet near any of these.
So again, why?
The First reason could be their search for a reason. Ever since its early stages, humanity has tried to find a reason for everything. Whether it be the rain, eclipses, mountains, snow, or our own existence. Constellations also come in this list. That is why they tried to find a reason as to why certain stars always exist in groups and form a certain shape. They used it in storytelling, connected it to mythology and folklore, comparing them to gods and goddesses and connecting them to legends.
People needed something to guide them philosophically. And hence astrology came into existence.
But this guidance was not just emotional. They also needed it to guide them through journeys as they did not have maps, and physical features like wind and weather were not reliable.
But constellations were. They were stationary.
Constellations appeared at different times of the year. And hence helped in determining the season, helping in determining cropping patterns.
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