This document discusses Greek myths involving Orion, Scorpius, Apollo, and Gaia. It describes how Orion fell in love with Artemis but Apollo grew jealous. Gaia then sent the scorpion Scorpius to kill Orion in revenge. Orion and Scorpius were placed opposite each other in the night sky. The document also provides background on Gaia as the mother goddess who created the earth and gods of Olympus. It includes images related to these mythological figures.
2. Orion & Scorpius: Story One
Orion the son of Poseidon/Neptune
Fell In love w/ Artemis
Hunting & moon
Apollo got jealous and went to Gaia
Earth goddess & mother of animals
Scorpius (scorpion)
Orion and Scorpius battle
Opp. ends of the sky
Scorpius Sculpture by Mino Re found in Baltimore, MD
3. Orion & Scorpius: Story Two
Orion highered by Oenopion
Beasts on Chios
Orion was conceited
Upset Gaia and sent
Scorpius
Scorpius stung Orion to death
Gaia rewarded Scorpius
Scorpius always chases Orion
in the sky Orion the Hunter by Germanicus
4. Gaia/Terr
a
Born from chaos (no parents)
Worshiped as Terra Matter
Created earth
Foundation of Gods of Olympus
Uranus to cover her on every side
Gave birth to Titans (Uranus)
She Scorpius after Orion
"Millenial Gaia" by Oberon Zell
5. Gaia/Terra Continue
Gaia concieved
Cyclopes
Brontes (Thunder)
Steropes (Lightning)
Arges (Bright)
Hecatonchires (Three)
100 arms and 50 legs
As each was born Uranus hid them in Gaia
Caused pain
Had Cronus castrate Uranus when Uranus
tried to have sex with her
Aphrodite was born of Uranuss testicles
Hermonax found inStaatliche Antikenmmlungen
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