orion

• Nome próprio que designa a constelação famosa situada no equador celeste, associada ao caçador gigante da mitologia grega, ou o próprio caçador mitológico colocado entre as estrelas.

A proper noun referring to a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator, or to a giant hunter from Greek mythology who was placed among the stars.

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1. Mythological HunterC1formal

   A giant hunter from Greek mythology, known for his pursuit of the Pleiades and his eventual death by Artemis, after which he was placed among the stars as a constellation.

   Orion

   • In Greek myths, Orion was a mighty hunter who boasted he could kill any beast.
   • Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, was said to have slain Orion.
   • The story of Orion explains the origin of the constellation that bears his name.

2. B2formal

   A prominent constellation located on the celestial equator, east of Taurus, containing the bright stars Betelgeuse and Rigel.

   Órion

   • Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky.
   • The star Betelgeuse marks the shoulder of Orion.
   • Astronomers use Orion to locate other stars and galaxies.