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Zvaigznes

In ancient Latvian culture, Zvaignzes ("star") referred to several different ideas.

short for Zvaigznes Diena, a holiday, which see for more details
Zelta Zvaigznes ("golden star") was an alternate name for Auseklis
Ausekla Zvaigzne ("star of Auseklis") was Auseklis' symbol, which see for more details.
There was a god named Zvaigznes, who represented the gari, the spirits of the stars.

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