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Theta Boötis (θ Boo θ Boötis) is a star in the constellation Boötes. It has the traditional name Asellus Primus (Latin for first donkey colt) and the Flamsteed designation 23 Boötis.This star along with the other Aselli (ι Boo and κ Boo) and λ Boo were Al Aulād al Dhiʼbah (ألعولد ألذعب – al aulād al dhiʼb) the Whelps of the Hyenas.In Chinese 天枪 (Tiān Qiāng) meaning Celestial Spear refers to an asterism consisting of θ Boötis κ2 Boötis and ι Boötis.