A genus of large, colorful parrots including macaws, or an altar or shrine in ancient religions.
From Latin 'ara' meaning altar or shrine, also adopted as the scientific name for macaw parrots. The word maintains the same form in both religious and zoological contexts, though the connections are purely linguistic.
The constellation Ara (the Altar) lies in the southern sky and was known to ancient astronomers as the altar where the gods swore an oath before battling the Titans. It's fascinating how this single three-letter word connects astronomy, religion, and tropical birds across completely different domains of knowledge.
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