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Episode 14: Mapping Out The Sky
Season 2 · Episode 4

Episode 14: Mapping Out The Sky

Word Journeys: An Etymology Podcast · Word Journeys: An Etymology Podcast

January 14, 201925m 36s

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Show Notes

In this episode all about constellations there are etymologies to your heart’s desire. You’ll find stories involving manuscript errors, learn how celestial navigation works, encounter exotic and fantastical creatures, and learn what selenography is in this episode about English words written in the stars. 


Word List: consider, desire, disaster, mazel, arctic, pole, cynosure, zodiac, tropical, zenith, nadir, Beetlejuice


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