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The Arabs called the constellation Alphecca (a name later given to Alpha Corona Borealis), which means "separated" or "broken up", a reference to the resemblance of the stars of Corona Borealis to a loose string of jewels.Among the Bedouins, the constellation was known as qaṣʿat al-masākīn, or "the dish/bowl of the poor people".

The Skidi people of Native Americans saw the stars of Corona Borealis representing a council of stars whose chief was Polaris. The constellation also symbolised the smokehole over a fireplace, which conveyed their messages to the gods, as well as how chiefs should come together to consider matters of importance. TheMi'kmaq of eastern Canada saw Corona Borealis as Mskegwǒm, the den of the celestial bear (Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta Ursae Majoris).[57]

Polynesian peoples often recognized Corona Borealis; it was likely called Te Hetu in the Tuamotus, whose people called the constellation Na Kaua-ki-tokerau. InHawaii, the constellation was likely called Kaua-mea; it was called Rangawhenua in New Zealand. The figure of Corona Borealis was called Te Wale-o-Awitu inPukapuka. Its name in Tonga was unsure; it was either called Ao-o-Uvea or Kau-kupenga.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona_Borealis Corona Borealis]]</ref>