Creation Myth Of Orion Essay

My favorite constellation is Orion. Probably because it was the first constellation I could find as a child. Orion is one of the most and easily recognized constellations world wide. It is most visible in the night sky from November to February. Located on the celestial equator.

One of the many versions of the creation myth for Orion starts with a poor shepherd named Hyrieus. One day Zeus, Hermes, and Poseidon stopped by Hyrieus' house, and Hyrieus killed the only animal he had for his guests. His generosity was rewarded with one wish. He wished for a child. The Gods told him to bury the hide of bull he had sacrificed and to pee on it. After nine months a boy was born in that place. The child grew to be a very strong, and handsome man. As
It starts the same way as the creation myth I shared with you above. Orion was the son of poor shepherd, and was gifted with God like hunting abilities. On his travels around the world he reveled in his abilities, taking down every beast he met with ease. After a while on his travels he came across a young woman with hunting abilities to match his own. His counter part in every aspect. Where he struggled she was strong, where she struggled he was strong. The perfect balance. Together the vowed to protect the world from the great beasts and went out on a quest to kill all the wild animals. Soon their ego began to get the best of them, the enjoyed the hunt, together they were unstoppable. Gaia The Earth Goddess was not pleased with the way the reveled in their abilities she created a giant scorpion and sent it after them. One day while hunting they came across the beast. The scorpion went after the young woman and separated her from Orion and killed her. Blind with rage and grief of the loss of his partner Orion's abilities were shattered and he was no match for the great scorpion. As a reward for his bravery for comforting the beast that killed his love Orion was placed among the stars. However he failed to get his peaceful ending because as a reward to the scorpion for doing what he was created to do. Gaia placed the great scorpion among the stars as well. Conveniently chasing