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One of Zeus' many conquests was a nymph named Io. Hera discovered his ploy and as she happened upon them pair, Zeus changed the nymph into a cow. Hera, knowing that her husband would return to his desires as soon as she departed asked him for the cow as a gift. Knowing that refusing Hera would give him away, Zeus begrudgingly did so.
Hera immediately set her favorite servant, Argus Panoptes, a giant with 100 pairs of eyes, to watch Io. Argus was the perfect watchman because he only needed to close half of his eyes in sleep at any given time. Knowing that he would never be able to sneak Io away, Zeus sent Hermes, the most cunning of the gods, to free her. Taking some wine from Dionysus, he set off to find the giant and his ward.
Meeting up with Argus, Hermes offered him some wine and soon, the giant was asking the god to tell a story (for which Hermes was a spectacualrt story teller). Hermes chose the longest and most boring story he coudl muster, all the while, filling Argus' glass over and over again. Eventually, all of the giants eyes were closed in a deep sleep, at which time Hermes slayed him gently.
When Hera discovered what had happened, she gathered Argus eyes and attached them to the tail of her favorite bird, the peacock, whose children have ever since worn them.
What else can I help you with?
How is the Peacock a symbol in Christianity?
The peacock represents 'the all-seeing eye of the church'. Paganism at it's finest.
Why was Hestia's symbol a peacock?
It just is there is no reason but if you know the myth of her beloved watchguard Argus that is how the peacock got the eye like pattern of its feathers
Who did Athena give the eye of Argus to?
Athena gave Argus's eye to a peacock, and thus, that's why they have many eyes! Hope I helped.
What has the author Brian Flynn written?
Brian Flynn has written: 'The mystery of the peacock's eye'
What is the color of peacock's eye?
grey
What are the fetures of modem?
Modulator and Demodulator
How big is a peacock's brain?
the size of it's eye
Special Fetures on Sri-Lanka?
Different special fetures on Sri-Lanka is that the different clothing that they wear such like sari punjavi and more.
Is there a negative meaning about peacock feathers?
They were once thought of to bring bad luck or to have the 'eye' of god(s) watching you.
What has the author Oliver Goff written?
Oliver Goff has written: 'The eye of the peacock' -- subject(s): Fiction in English
Are peacock tattoos bad luck?
No, a peacock is not unlucky. A peacock may be unlucky, because it may not be able to fly or get hit by a car! However peacocks are not related to bad luck in any superstitions that I am aware of.
How did the chalcopyrite get the nickname peacock ore?
Chalcopyrite is nicknamed peacock ore because of its iridescent colors that resemble the feathers of a peacock. The mineral's surface can exhibit a range of colors including blues, purples, and greens, giving it a vibrant and eye-catching appearance.
