The Importance Of Orion In Greek Mythology

My favorite constellation is Orion. I feel that way, because, I find it one of the most interesting stories in Greek Mythology. It is located on the celestial equator, and is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky.

Once upon a time, there was a great hunter, named Orion. He was the son of Posioden and could walk on water, because of that. One day, he walked to the island of Chios. He became drunk and, in that state Merope, daughter of the ruler. In his anger, the ruler blinded Orion, and sent him away. As Orion walked along, blind, he found the lame god, Hephaestus's Forge. Hephaestus's servent, showed Orion the way to the sun god, who restored his vision. When Orion arrived to punish the ruler of Chios, he arrived only to find, the king had hidden in tunnels far below. As Orion continued on his journeys, he met Artemis, the goddess of Hunting, and Newborn Creatures. She admired his skill, and talent at Hunting, and hunted with him. But, Apollo her brother, soon grew …show more content…
He walked the lands of Greece, fearlessly, and fought all he could with his Bow & Arrow. Then a great gryphon came to him, and warned, "Beware the claws of the great serpant, they bring only curse & sorrow.". Orion, thinking that the gryphon was crazy ran away. The trees seemed to whisper, " Beware the claws of the Great Serpant, great serpant, great serpant.". Orion shook his head, trying to shake the dreadful warning, but it still echoed on. He continued on his path, figured the beasts of Greece, till one day, he came upon a beautiful maiden, perched atop a barrel of beer. Though she was pretty, her eyes seemed to flash with greed, and her nails were as sharp as talons. "Hello, my prince," she cackled. Suddenly a whirlpool, seemed to surrond her, and when it disappeared, a Dragon, the Great Serpant, appeared. She cackled and fought until Orion, took his final breath, earning a place in the stars for his courage, and