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Orion

Giant huntsman in Greek mythology

EntityGreek deityQ201261

Instance of: Greek deity

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In Greek mythology, Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus or Artemis placed among the stars as a constellation. He was venerated as a hero in the region of Boeotia, and there is one etiological passage which says that Orion was responsible for the present shape of the Strait of Sicily.

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Sex or gender: male
Worshipped by: Ancient Greek religion
Spouse: Side
Child: Menippe
Metioche
Sibling: Candiope
Different from: Arion
Name in native language: Ωρίων
Unmarried partner: Merope
Eos
Artemis
Aero
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1.Stated in Love Romances
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Aerope
Father: Hyrieus
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1.Stated in Love Romances
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Place of burial: Tomb of Orion in Tanagra

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