Is it? And, where did the saying come from?
Turns out it is really, really old - going back to Roman Times according to the Internet. "The ancient Romans noticed that the Hottest days of the year, that is, in late July and early August, coincided with the appearance of Sirius - the Dog Star, in the same part of the sky as the Sun. Sirius is the largest and brightest star (20 times brighter than the sun) seen from Earth in the nights sky."
So, now you know.
Another Daylily has opened and it has a name.
I hope you are enjoying your weekend during these "Dog Days Of Summer".
Mary
Turns out it is really, really old - going back to Roman Times according to the Internet. "The ancient Romans noticed that the Hottest days of the year, that is, in late July and early August, coincided with the appearance of Sirius - the Dog Star, in the same part of the sky as the Sun. Sirius is the largest and brightest star (20 times brighter than the sun) seen from Earth in the nights sky."
Mary
Interesting fact, thanks for sharing it. It is hot, hot, hot which puts me in a bit of a foul mood. I think a walk around my yard might just cheer me up some. We both sure do love our flowers!
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