Auriga (constellation) Auriga (constellation) Auriga is one of the 88 modern constellations; it was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy. Located north of the celestial equator, its name is the Latin word for “the charioteer”, associating it with various mythological beings, including Erichthonius and Myrtilus. Auriga is most prominent during winter evenings in the northern Hemisphere, along with the five other constellations that have stars in the Winter Hexagon asterism. Because of its northern declination, Auriga is only visible in its entirety as far as 34° south; for observers farther south it lies partially or fully below the
Nakhtmin (charioteer) Nakhtmin (charioteer) Nakhtmin was an important Ancient Egyptian military official under Ramses II around 1250 BC. Nakhtmin is mainly known from his rock cut tomb that was found at Abusir. Nakhtmin was "first charioteer of his majesty", also "master of the horses" and "overseer of the charioteers". He was also "royal envoy to all foreign lands". In this position he most likely took over diplomatic roles, leading ambassadorials missions to foreign lands. His wife was the "lady of the house" and "singer of Bastet, lady of Ankhtawy", Hathor. Otherwise it is not much known about him. His tomb was cut