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Cygnus is a swan - it's a constellation whose brightest star, Deneb, helps make up the Summer Triangle.

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Who is the brother of the god Zeus?

The brother of the god Zeus in Greek mythology is Poseidon, the god of the sea and earthquakes. Poseidon and Zeus, along with Hades, are known as the three major brothers who divided the world amongst themselves.


Is Apollo a god a minor god or a mortal descent of zeuz?

Apollo is a major Greek god, one of the twelve Olympians, and the son of Zeus and Leto. He is associated with prophecy, healing, music, and the sun.


Is Zeus our creator?

No! He is certainly not! God is our creator and he is the only god there is! Also, if you say 'Oh my God' all the time, why do you say that? Why do people get angry at a god that they don't believe in?!


How did Apollo came to existence?

In Greek mythology, Apollo was born on the island of Delos to the god Zeus and the titaness Leto. He is known as the god of music, prophecy, healing, and the sun. Apollo is also associated with archery and is a major figure in the Greek pantheon.


Where did the eight planets of our solar system get their names?

With the exception of Earth, all the names of the major planets in our solar system come from the names of Roman gods and goddesses:Mercury is the messenger god.Venus is the goddess of love and affectionEarth comes from the Old English word for landMars is the god of warJupiter is the king of the gods, and god of the skySaturn is a roman god that represents dance, agriculture, justice and strengthUranus is the personification of the sky.Neptune is the god of the seaThe names of the dwarf planets come from Greek, Roman, Hawaiian and Rapa Nui mythology:Ceres - RomanPluto - RomanHaumea - HawaiianMakemake - Rapa NuiEris - Greek

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What is the Myth behind Cygnus?

In Greek mythology, Cygnus is often associated with stories involving transformation and love. One prominent myth involves Cygnus as the son of Ares, the god of war, who transformed into a swan either to escape danger or to mourn the death of his beloved Phaethon. This myth highlights themes of loss and the transcendence of love, as Cygnus's grief leads to his metamorphosis into a swan, ultimately becoming a constellation in the night sky. The figure of Cygnus symbolizes both beauty and the bittersweet nature of love and loss.


Is Thoth a major Egyptian god?

Yes Thoth was a major ancient Egyptian god.


Is Maya the Hindu god a minor or a major god?

Maya is not a god! there is only one God, the God of the Bible.


What is major shirk?

Major shirk is to Worship God not as the one and only one God but to worship God with having a son, or partner, or companion, or associate or with equivalence.


Was Hades a god or a lesser god or a demi-god?

Hades was a major god. One of the 12 Olympian gods.


Who was the major god of the Egyptians?

The chief god of the Egyptian deities was seen as the sun god Ra.


Who was the major god for Hinduism?

Narayana


What is symbolic meaning of The Statue of Zeus?

the statue of Zeus was built to honor Zeus and to show his glory to passing visitors. the statue of Zeus was built to honor Zeus and to show his glory to passing visitors.


What are major beliefs of Christianity?

there is only one god with three entities- god the father, god the son, and god the holy spirit


What are the major kings and queens of Greece regions?

the Olympian god,the god of the sea's,king of gods,god of the sun, the god of wisdom,and the god of fire.


What was ancient Egypt major god?

Ra


Did God treat the minor prophets the same as the major prophets or differently?

God treated them equally , they are called major and minor prophets according to their books.