The Dog Days of Summer
Posted by Pamela on July 29, 2008
“The dog days of summer.” Ever wondered what that actually meant? Well, come to find out, the “dog days” are from July 3 to August 11. They are named after Sirius, the Dog Star, in the constellation Canis Major, which shines most brightly during this period of time. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed the star was responsible for the heat and blamed it for droughts, sickness and other “discomforts.”
Who knew?
