In ancient astronomy, who was orion? Why did he have two dogs?
Can anyone tell me what orion did before he became a part of the constellation (a god?), what his job was, why he had two dogs, and what happened to cause him to be a part of the constellation.
Why did he have stars on his belt? What roles did majis canis play in egyptian, roman, indian mythology? What events/purpose did this star cause or play on earth, i.e. it was the brightest star, dog days of summer or flooding of the Nile.
I am absolutely clueless about mythology and astronomy. To me a star is a star. They all look the same. Thanks
2006-09-14
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