Orion, the constellation, is often known as just "the archer". While I never really put much thought about it, the story behind it is actually pretty interesting, albeit strange to say the least. Son of Poseidon, Orion had the ability to walk on water. He used this ability to reach the island of Crete, where he proceeded to make sexual advances towards a named Merope, daughter of the king. The King, Oenopion, blinded Orion and forced him away from the island. Later, after having his vision restored by Helios, Orion decided to join Artemis and Leto on their hunts. He was so passionate that he claimed he could kill every animal on the Earth. Gaea, who was having none of this, sent a scorpion to kill Orion. In their sadness, Artemis and Leto begged Zeus, king of the Gods, to put their friend in the sky. Zeus granted their wish, but also added the scorpion. I think the name fits the myth perfectly, because it's exactly what Leto and Artemis wanted. They wanted their friend to live on, and how can anyone be remembered without their name. The constellation itself also fits perfectly, as even the bow was included. The myth is all over the place, but the constellation itself works.
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