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He was a god.
No. Orion was the great-hunter hero of a culture that probably pre-dated the Greek and got absorbed into the Classical Greek mythology. He was killed either by the bow of Artemis or from a sting from a scorpion.
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What is Orion's history?
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Orion one of the brightest constellations in our sky, has been known to since early man. The Sumerians (4000-2000 BC) associated Orion with their king Gilgamesh. The ancient Egyptians associated Orion with their god Osiris and the ancient Greeks gave the constellation the name, Orion. In Greek mythology, Orion was a handsome hunter, so the constellation is called "Orion, the Hunter." The second century astronomer, Ptolemy, first cataloged information about Orion in his compilation of astronomical knowledge. There are many sources of information about Orion. Check with your local library for more resources and information about Orion. It is visible in the night sky throughout the world and it is beautiful!
Was the goddess Nemesis immortal or mortal?
Nemesis was immortal.
What Greek myths did the Greek god Apollo appear in?
Apollo gets angry that Orion is hunting with his sister Artemis and later tricks her into killing Orion. Orion is then hung in the stars.
How old was Aphrodite when she became immortal?
Aphrodite was born immortal.
Is the Greek Goddess Aphrodite immortal or mortal?
immortal she is a god
Who was Artemis's love?
Artemis was the goddess of Virginity, so she never was in love. Technically. She was said to be once in love with a immortal named Orion, but her twin, Apollo, suspected and had Orion killed
Did Artemis lose her powers?
Artemis did kill Orion sadly, Orion was a friend of hers and Apollo, her brother, became jealous and challenged Artemis to a hunt, which she didnt back down. She shot her arrow, unaware the target was Orion and hit Orion, killing him.
What yera did Hermes mom die?
The mother of Hermes was Maia, she was a daughter of Atlas and Pleione or Aithra and immortal. Maia and her seven sisters and their mother were transformed into the constellation Pleiades to escape the lustful pursuit of the hunter Orion.
How many constlettions does the Orion have?
One.Orion doesn't "have constellations". Orion is a constellation.
What is the meaning of the word Orion?
Orion
Why is orion's belt called orion's belt?
Because it looks like the belt of the hunter Orion, as depicted in the stars of the constellation Orion.
What is the difference between Orion and the Orion nebula?
Orion is a constellation made up in the minds of the ancients to represent "Orion" a hunter in mythology. The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula located south or Orion's belt. It is an area of extensive star formation. It is only called Orion Nebula as it is seen within the constellation of Orion. See related questions
What constellation is the Orion telescopes named after?
The Orion telescopes are named after the constellation with the same name, the Orion constellation. The Orion constellation is named after the hunter in Greek mythology also with the same name, Orion.
What type of galaxy is Orion?
Orion is a constellation
Who manufactures Orion Television sets?
Orion.
What is the Hindi name for the constellation Orion?
orion
Is the Betelgeuse next to Orion?
Betelgeuse is part of Orion, it is the red star on Orion's left shoulder.
