Which celestial feature hanging below Orion’s belt stars reinforces memories of a sword?
Answer
Orion Nebula (Messier 42)
The physical layout of the actual stars forming the constellation provides a potential anchor for specific object memories. The three stars that constitute Orion’s belt—Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka—form a distinct line. Hanging directly downward from this belt is Orion’s Sword, which contains the visible structure known as the Orion Nebula, or Messier 42. Because of this strong vertical alignment, the nebula hanging below the waistline naturally translates into the perception of a sword or dagger sheathed or held close to the body, lending credence to traditions citing a sword.
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