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A Galaxy Apart: The Chinese Legend of Vega and Altair

February 27, 2017 by Guest Author 8 Comments

This is a story of an old Chinese legend about two stars, Altair and Vega, in the constellations Aquila and Lyra. In this legend, two people are joined together in love but separated by the stars. Once there was a man named Altair. He lost his parents at a young age. After their death, his […]

Filed Under: Star Myths

The Lost Love of Orpheus

February 27, 2017 by Guest Author 1 Comment

You never know how much time you have with someone—it could be years, months, weeks. But when they’re gone, they’re gone. You can never bring them back to life, even if you tried. I am a perfect example. My name is Orpheus, and this is my story. I’m the son of the Greek god Apollo […]

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Delphinus: The One Who Sought the Sea Nymph

February 27, 2017 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Delphinus - the One Who Sought the Sea Nymph

When you first think of a dolphin, what comes to your mind? Perhaps fish, the sea, the ocean, a beach, or sea creatures? Most people hearing the word “dolphin” think of things related to the sea. God created most dolphins to reside in the ocean, but some live in freshwater, too. A few species in foreign […]

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The Adventures of Pegasus and Bellerophon

February 27, 2017 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

The Adventures of Pegasus and Bellerophon

A long time ago there lived a young prince named Bellerophon. His father’s realm was afflicted by a huge three-headed monster which was destroying the houses and devouring the animals and the people. Bellerophon resolved to kill this beast. He had received, as a present from the goddess Athena, a magical jeweled bridle which would […]

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The Ancient Egyptian Way to Find North

January 1, 2017 by Luke Gilkerson 9 Comments

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, finding north using the stars is fairly easy. Because the north pole of the Earth points relatively close to the star Polaris (meaning “Pole Star”), when you face that star, you are facing north. To find Polaris, first find the bright stars of the Big Dipper, the well-known […]

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