Orion, the hunter, now on the rise in the southeastern sky early in the evening, is not only bright and well defined but also a major player in mythology and lore. He’s mentioned in the Bible… ...

Orion's pesky hare is with him in the stars According to Greek mythology, Orion and Lepus were placed in the sky by Artemis, goddess of the moon.

How did Orion come to live in the sky? In Greek mythology, Orion was a handsome giant who was a legendary hunter. His father was Poseidon, the god of the sea. Because of this, Orion could walk on ...

The mythology behind Scorpius has to do with Orion. Orion was a famous hunter and he boasted that he could kill any monster. Earth found Orion arrogant and challenged Orion to a fight.

In last week’s Skywatch, I told you about the astronomical wonders of my favorite constellation Orion the Hunter, the big guy of the winter sky! At nightfall he’s waiting for you as he… ...

Scorpions and canoes In Greek mythology, the scorpion that killed Orion sits opposite the hunter in the night sky as the constellation Scorpius.