Cygnus Is Greek For Swan

The constellation I have chosen is Cygnus. Cygnus is Greek for "Swan." I have chosen this constellation due to it being a fairly interesting creature, the swan. I have always enjoyed the stars - so to see a constellation with such finesse, truly amazes me. Cygnus has a star that is known as "Deneb." This is the brightest star in its constellation. The meaning behind this word, is from the Arabic word "the tail." The star Deneb, represents the tail of the swan, except it is at the top of the cross. The wings of the swan signify the horizon of the cross. The head of the swan, is the double star "Albireo," which is located at the southern point of the star. Cygnus is roughly 1,500 light years away from Earth.

Greek Mythology identifies that Cygnus has been found in many different stories. The famed "King of the gods" Zeus, is known to transform himself from his original form, into a Swan. He has been known to do this, and seduce women such as, Leda. She was the Spartan kings husband. There is also another story in place, which is the story of Phaethon. The story indicates that the son of the sun god, Helios,
"The downfall of Greece, will be that the man who controls it, will no longer control it. He will no longer be capable of handling its riches. Now, you will watch your kingdom in which you built, burn to the ground - from the heavens." Cynus, who was taken back insisted that Zeus find another means of punishment. However, the god had already decreed that Cynus be taken away. "In two days time, you will be sent to the heavens. There you will watch your kingdom perish." One day passed, and Cynus knew what he had to do. He told his wife of the matters, and explained that he had only one option. Hades would have to take him if he decided to steal from the poor, and kill himself. Later that night, Cynus stole all of the countries gold, and threw it into the ocean. There he jumped into the ocean, and eventually