Articles related to "Scorpius Constellation"

In Greek mythology Orion, the hunter, was killed by the sting of Scorpius, the scorpion. They are in the sky at different times, so the scorpion cannot catch the hunter.

In Greek mythology Phaethon is indirectly killed by Scorpius, the scorpion, when he tries to drive the Sun's chariot across the sky.

The ancient Chinese myth of the Herd-Boy and Weaver-Girl is an interesting legend about the constellations Aquila and Lyra.

In ancient Hindu mythology, the constellation Orion was the god Prajapati, who had an incestuous relationship with the dawn.

Some ancient myths about the constellation Orion saw it as a mother or creator god rather than as a hunter. These myths were surprisingly prescient.

New Mexico's Tewa people saw the constellation Orion as the hero, Long Sash, who led his people on a long journey to safety.