The constellation Orion is named after the giant hunter Orion in Greek Mythology, and visibly among the brightest of the constellation. It's visible throughout the world, and has two brightest stars: Rigel (Beta Orionis) and Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis). (There's also a star called Bellatrix, which is a character in Harry Potter). A nebula can be found south of Orion's belt, called the Orion Nebula. I chose this constellation because, when you look closely, it resembles a human being; a hunter, complete with a weapon. I was fascinated with it, constantly looking for it in the night sky, and it has since then been my favorite. Orion's myth has many variations, but my favorite includes the Greek goddess Artemis and her brother Apollo. The myth goes on like this: Orion had always loved Artemis. He was her best hunter, and he was sure that she felt the same for him. But Apollo disagreed at this and became jealous. So one day, while Orion was wading in the sea, Apollo challenged Artemis to shoot the black figure of Orion's head. Artemis never backed down from a challenge; so she shot the arrow, without knowing it was her love. So when the waves washed his body to the shore, Artemis clutched Orion, promising to never let him go. But she knew forever was a long time. So she begged her father, Zeus, to place him among the stars, keeping him there forever. …show more content…
He was handsome, charming, and confident that he'll always win a challenge. He was kind and attracted many women, goddesses alike. He was the epitome of all things good, and went around Greece defeating evil creatures that threatened to wreck havoc. But then he came across another hunter who liked to boast his skills. His name was