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Orion was a great hunter with gigantic proportions in Ancient Greece
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According to Greek mythology, Orion was the greatest hunter of all times.
Life and Family of Orion
Orion was born from the earth (or from Poseidon, the god of the Seas and the Queen of the Amazons Euryale, who was daughter of King Minos of Crete).
Orion's first wife was Side, a vain young girl who was sent to Hades by Hera because she thought she could rival the goddess in beauty.
Orion also was a lover of Eos, the goddess of the dawn and even had a relationship with Artemis, the goddess of the hunt.
However, Apollo, the brother of Artemis, did not approve of this relationship.
Appearance of Orion
Orion was very strong and handsome and had a body of gigantic proportions. He usually carried an unbreakable bronze club which helped him slay animals.
Personality of Orion
Orion was very vain and boasted that he could beat any animal on earth.
The Powers of Orion
Poseidon granted him the power to walk across the sea without drowning.
The Death of Orion
Orion was killed by Artemis on the island of Delos because he challenged Artemis to a contest in throwing. According to another myth, Orion's death was caused by the bite of a scorpion.
Myths about Orion |
Orion and Merope |
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