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In The Odyssey, Orion is a member of the constellation of Orion. He is mentioned by the character Odysseus in a description of the heavens. Orion was a great hunter who was eventually killed by a scorpion sent by the goddess Artemis.
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Who is Orion in the Odysseus?
one of the men odysseus meets in the land of the dead
What did Artemis do to Eos when she found out about Orion?
The version of the myth where Artemis kills Orion because he was having affairs with Eos, the goddess of the dawn, comes from The Odyssey by Homer. It does not say anything about what she did to Eos. She took her anger out on Orion by killing him. Which, in a way, is punishment to Eos because she probably grieved over the loss of her lover (until she found a new one of course).
How did the constellation orion get its name?
The constellation Orion was named after the greek hunter Orion, who was supposedly put into among the stars by Artemis after she was tricked into killing him by her brother Apollo. Another version is that after a giant scorpion killed Orion, Artemis put the scorpion and Orion into the stars. She apparently made it so that Orion and the scorpion would always be on opposite sides of the sky.
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
Where on Orion is rigel?
Rigel is located in the constellation of Orion. It is the brightest star in the Orion constellation and can be seen as the left foot of the giant in Orion.
Who is Orion in the Odysseus?
one of the men odysseus meets in the land of the dead
What did Artemis do to Eos when she found out about Orion?
The version of the myth where Artemis kills Orion because he was having affairs with Eos, the goddess of the dawn, comes from The Odyssey by Homer. It does not say anything about what she did to Eos. She took her anger out on Orion by killing him. Which, in a way, is punishment to Eos because she probably grieved over the loss of her lover (until she found a new one of course).
How did the constellation orion get its name?
The constellation Orion was named after the greek hunter Orion, who was supposedly put into among the stars by Artemis after she was tricked into killing him by her brother Apollo. Another version is that after a giant scorpion killed Orion, Artemis put the scorpion and Orion into the stars. She apparently made it so that Orion and the scorpion would always be on opposite sides of the sky.
How many boys did Poseidon have?
Poseidon had 56 children. The best known ones are Triton, Theseus, Orion, and Polyphemus. Polyphemus was a cyclops who lived on the island of Sicily, and he was blinded by Odysseus in "The Odyssey" by Homer.
How many constlettions does the Orion have?
One.Orion doesn't "have constellations". Orion is a constellation.
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
Where on Orion is rigel?
Rigel is located in the constellation of Orion. It is the brightest star in the Orion constellation and can be seen as the left foot of the giant in Orion.
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.
