Orion (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Orion was a giant hunter in Greek mythology who was known for his bravery and his pursuit of the Pleiades.
- According to legend, Orion was slain by Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, and was then placed in the sky as a constellation.
- The story of Orion has been retold and reinterpreted many times throughout history, but the core elements of the myth remain the same.
- In ancient Greek mythology, Orion was often depicted as a powerful and handsome man, but also as a bit of a rogue and a troublemaker.
- The constellation Orion is still visible in the night sky today, and is one of the most recognizable and iconic constellations in the world.
Meaning 2
A constellation on the equator to the east of Taurus; contains Betelgeuse and Rigel.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).