Cygnus Constellation by BN18 Crewneck Sweatshirt

A constellation is a group of stars that appear to be close together but are actually very distant from each other. Many ancient civilizations drew imaginary lines between these stars and created virtual silhouettes in the sky. And with them great mythological stories. In Greek mythology, the constellation represented various legendary swans. Thus, Zeus disguised himself as a swan to seduce Leda, from which, according to one version, Helen of Troy was born. Orpheus was transformed into a swan after his death, and it was said that he had been placed in heaven with his lyre (Lyra). Finally, it is said that a king named Cicno was a relative or lover of Phaethon. Apollo's son, Phaethon, tricked his father into allowing him to ride t...