Alcyone is a figure in Greek mythology, known as one of the Pleiades and renowned for her tragic love for Ceyx and her subsequent transformation into a bird.
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Role In Astrology
Astronomical Features
Historical References
Observation And Visibility
Alcyone In Literature And Art
Relation To The Pleiades Cluster
Scientific Study And Discoveries
Mythology And Cultural Significance
Greek Mythology
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๐ Alcyone is one of the Pleiades, the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione in Greek mythology.
๐๏ธ She is often associated with the calmness of the sea, particularly during the halcyon days of winter.
โค๏ธ Alcyone was in love with Ceyx, a son of the morning star.
โ After Ceyx's tragic death at sea, Alcyone was transformed into a bird by the gods.
๐ Their love story inspired the term 'halcyon days', referring to peaceful, calm periods.
๐ผ Alcyone's father, Atlas, was condemned to hold up the sky for eternity.
๐ The Pleiades are also known as the Seven Sisters and are visible in the night sky.
๐ฆฉ Alcyone and her sisters were often depicted as stars or birds in art and literature.
๐ฟ Alcyone's transformation represents the themes of love, loss, and rebirth in mythology.
๐ Alcyone is sometimes equated with the kingfisher, a bird associated with calming waters.
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