In ancient Greek and Roman myth, Cynosure was one of the nymphs of Mt. Ida, who cared for Zeus when he was in hiding from his father. In gratitude, he set her in the sky as the constellation Little Bear (Ursa Minor), or as the last star in the tail of the Little Bear, the pole star.
English word: Although in modern English, we seldom hear it used for the pole star, Cynosure still has that meaning. It also means "the center of attention," and "that which serves to guide or direct."
English word: Although in modern English, we seldom hear it used for the pole star, Cynosure still has that meaning. It also means "the center of attention," and "that which serves to guide or direct."
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