History of the star: A star in the Sails of Argo, the Ship. Alsuhail Al Sufi's Al Suhail al Wazn, "Suhail of the Weight"; Suhail means "Smooth Plain", Wazn meaning "weight" applied to stars near the horizon - "as the star seems to rise with difficulty from the horizon" ; Wazn is also the title of stars in Canis Major, Centaurus, and Columba.

With zeta (Naos) gamma, this was one of the Al Muhlifain, Muhlifain or Muhnithain, (by which reference was made to the statement that at their rising some mistook them for Suhail (Canopus), and the consequent arguments were the occasion of much profanity among the Arabs). Muliphein is also the name of the gamma star of Canis Major. Translation of Muliphein on Steve Gibson's page: "the two causing dispute and the swearing of an oath" [oath is a pledge, declaration or promise, to utter or bind oneself to something. Or it can also be profane cursing and swearing].

[Star Names, Their Lore and Meaning, Richard Hinchley Allen, 1889].

The astrological influences of the constellation: Prosperity in trade and voyages. Strength of mind and spirit. Connected to death by drowning. (Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology , Vivian E. Robson, 1923)