Morning star is a term that can refer to different things, depending on the context. Here are some possible meanings:
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Morning star as a planet: The term "morning star" is most commonly used as a name for the planet Venus when it appears in the east before sunrise. It is far more dazzling than any other planet and can be seen with the naked eye. Mercury can also be referred to as a morning star when it appears in the east before sunrise.
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Morning star as a star: The name "morning star" can also refer to the star Sirius, which appears in the sky just before sunrise from early July to mid-September.
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Morning star as a weapon: A morning star is a medieval weapon consisting of a spiked ball mounted on a shaft, resembling a mace, usually with a long spike extending straight from the top and many smaller spikes around the particle of the head). It was used by both infantry and cavalry).
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Morning star as a symbol: In mythology and theology, the morning star is associated with different figures. In Germanic mythology, Aurvandil is the Morning Star, or Rising Star. In Greek mythology, Phosphorus is the Morning Star. In Christianity, both Jesus and Satan are referred to as the morning star, but with different connotations.
In summary, the term "morning star" can refer to different things depending on the context, such as a planet, a star, a weapon, or a symbol.