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- Berenice’s Hair
- n. A constellation (Coma Berenices) named in honor of one who sacrificed her hair to save her husband.
- Her locks an ancient lady gave Her loving husband’s life to save; And men — they honored so the dame — Upon some stars bestowed her name.
- But to our modern married fair, Who’d give their lords to save their hair, No stellar recognition’s given. There are not stars enough in heaven.
- G.J.
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