Lyra Research Paper

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I have chosen the constellation Lyra. I have chosen this constellation because I have an interest in greek history where it came from. Lyra is a constellation in the Hercules family that resembles a harp. It has 5 main stars but 25 in total. It's brightest star is Vega and it is bordered by the constellations Draco, Hercules, Vulpecula and Cygnus.

The constellation Lyra represent Orpheus' lyre. It was supposedly made by Hermes with a tortoise shell and it was, according to legend, the first lyre ever created. Orpheus treasured his lyre and took it everywhere, learning to play it as he travelled. It was said that he could charm even inanimate objects with his beautiful melodies. He even helped Jason and the Argonauts by calming the sirens

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