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- 1. the hottest period of the year (reckoned in antiquity from the heliacal rising of Sirius, the Dog Star). literary
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1 day ago · Dog Days is a series of paintings by renowned British artist, photographer, printmaker, stage designer and draughtsman David Hockney - inspired by his beloved dachshunds who he lived with in California between the 1980s and 1990s. In 1995, David Hockney displayed Dog Days at Yorkshire’s Salts Mill. It was a 45-painting exhibition dedicated to ...
1 day ago · The Year of the Dog in the Chinese zodiac, also known as the Dog Chinese zodiac, symbolizes loyalty, honesty, and kindness. Those born under this sign are known for their faithfulness and strong sense of justice. Dogs excel in careers that allow them to help others and uphold their principles. They thrive in roles that require integrity and ...
5 days ago · Definitions of canicular days. noun. the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity. synonyms: canicule, dog days. see more.
2 days ago · The phrase “Dog Days” refers to the hottest days of summer. The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists the traditional timing of the Dog Days: the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11, coinciding with the heliacal (at sunrise) rising of the Dog Star, Sirius.
2 days ago · Dreams featuring dogs can have a variety of meanings, depending on the context and emotions involved. They often symbolize loyalty, protection, and intuition, reflecting our waking life experiences and relationships. A dog in a dream may represent a trusted friend or ally who provides support and guidance.
2 days ago · The heliacal rising of Sirius marked the flooding of the Nile in Ancient Egypt and the "dog days" of summer for the ancient Greeks, while to the Polynesians, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, the star marked winter and was an important reference for their navigation around the Pacific Ocean.
5 days ago · The "dog days" of summer are those that supposedly occur when Sirius, the Dog Star, rises with the sun. They're said in Ancient Rome and some modern cultures to occur from July 23 to August 23. This quiz is about events on those days.
