“And that bright star—that’s Sirius, the Dog Star. And that one there, that’s Bovinius, the Cow Star.” “Are you pulling my leg, John Elder? I never heard of the Cow Star.” My grandparents were skeptical. “I read about it in my book of mythology. The one you bought me. Cows are sacred in India, and that’s their star. Wanna read about it?” “No, son, I’m sure you’re right.”
