What weapon do many modern observers frequently recall Orion shooting toward Sirius, the Dog Star?
Answer
A bow
A significant divergence from earlier textual accounts is the persistent popular memory, often discussed in relation to the Mandela Effect, where numerous individuals vividly remember the constellation Orion posed as an archer. This memory specifically involves the hunter actively holding and shooting a bow in the direction of Sirius, which is known as the Dog Star. This strong visual association suggests the prevalence of an alternate or localized tradition where projectile weaponry defines the celestial hunter, even when contrasted with primary Greek literary mentions.
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