Astraeus hygrometricus (the "barometer earthstar") is the most well-known species, found in sandy or disturbed ground. Astraeus odoratus is a popular edible delicacy in northern Thailand. 3. Astronomy & Technology
In Greek mythology, Astraeus is the personification of the "starry night". He is the son of the Titans Crius and Eurybia. astreus
He married Eos (the Dawn). Together, they produced the four seasonal winds— Boreas (North), Notus (South), Eurus (East), and Zephyrus (West)—as well as the five wandering stars (planets) and his daughter Astraea , the goddess of innocence and justice. the goddess of innocence and justice.