Cosmographies

/kɒzˈmɑːɡrəfiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cosmography; multiple descriptions, accounts, or maps of the structure and features of the world and universe.

Etymology

Plural of cosmography, formed regularly by adding -s. The word itself comes from Greek kosmos + graphia (writing/description).

Kelly Says

Historical cosmographies are fascinating because they're not just maps—they're windows into what people believed was real. Medieval cosmographies included zones too hot for humans and mythical creatures, while modern ones plot billions of galaxies using light that's billions of years old.

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