Orion

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Orion engraved on stone as the sign Sagittarius

Orion was a Giant and a son of Poseidon in Greek mythology, supposedly born in Boeotia.

Biography

According to mythology, Orion angered the goddess Artemis for seducing her follower Opis. As revenge, the goddess summoned a scorpion which killed Orion. The creature and Orion were subsequently turned into constellations. A variant of this story says the scorpion was instead sent by Artemis' twin brother, Apollo.

After his death, he was allegedly buried in a tomb in the Oropos Heights of Boeotia.

Legacy

During the Peloponnesian War, Orion's tomb was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.

When the zodiac was created, Orion became part of it as Sagittarius.

Behind the scenes

Orion is described as a Giant in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, but in Assassin's Creed: Pirates, the engraving of him depicts a centaur.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Pirates (mentioned only)
• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)