How did Corvus get its name?

Answer 1

Corvus, the Latin word for "raven," derives its name from the constellation associated with the myth of Apollo and the raven, which was sent to retrieve water but returned with a story of a fig tree instead. In this myth, the raven was punished for its failure, leading to its placement among the stars. The constellation is often depicted as a crow or raven, hence the name Corvus. This reflects the cultural significance of these birds in mythology and astronomy.