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Lyra (pronounced /ˈlaɪrə/, Latin: lyre) is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Lyra is a small constellation, but its principal star, Vega, is one of the brightest in the sky. Lyra took its name from the stringed musical instrument well known for its use in Classical Antiquity and still in some areas of Greece.[2]
According to ancient Greek mythology, the young god Hermes created the lyre from the body of a large tortoise shell (khelus) which he covered with animal hide and antelope horns. Lyres were associated with Apollonian virtues of moderation and equilibrium, contrasting the Dionysian pipes which represented ecstasy and celebration.[2]
Beginning at the north, Lyra is surrounded by the Dragon Draco, the Greek hero Hercules, the Little Fox Vulpecula and Cygnus the swan.[3]
Mythology
For millennia, Lyra was shown as a vulture or an eagle, and thus the bird was frequently shown with a lyre enclosed in its wings, though often in its beak. The constellation is therefore frequently referred to as Aquila Cadens or vultur cadens, falling eagle or falling vulture.[4]
When Orpheus was struck by grief at the death of his wife, he vowed never to fall in love again. He was killed by a group of Thracian women upset with his rejection, they tore him limb from limb and sent his head to the island of Lesbos. After that his lyre was thrown into the river. Zeus sent an eagle to retrive the lyre, and ordered both of them to be placed in the sky.[4]
In the film K-PAX the constellation of Lyra is the location of the planet K-PAX which is an inhabited world which orbits twin stars and has seven moons.
In Australian Aboriginal Astronomy, Lyra is known by the Boorong people in Victoria as the Malleefowl constellation.[5]
Lyra was known as Urcuchillay by the Incas and was worshipped as an animal deity.[6][7]
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Lyra (pronounced /ˈlaɪrə/, Latin: lyre) is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Lyra is a small constellation, but its principal star, Vega, is one of the brightest in the sky. Lyra took its name from the stringed musical instrument well known for its use in Classical Antiquity and still in some areas of Greece.[2]
According to ancient Greek mythology, the young god Hermes created the lyre from the body of a large tortoise shell (khelus) which he covered with animal hide and antelope horns. Lyres were associated with Apollonian virtues of moderation and equilibrium, contrasting the Dionysian pipes which represented ecstasy and celebration.[2]
Beginning at the north, Lyra is surrounded by the Dragon Draco, the Greek hero Hercules, the Little Fox Vulpecula and Cygnus the swan.[3]
Mythology
For millennia, Lyra was shown as a vulture or an eagle, and thus the bird was frequently shown with a lyre enclosed in its wings, though often in its beak. The constellation is therefore frequently referred to as Aquila Cadens or vultur cadens, falling eagle or falling vulture.[4]
When Orpheus was struck by grief at the death of his wife, he vowed never to fall in love again. He was killed by a group of Thracian women upset with his rejection, they tore him limb from limb and sent his head to the island of Lesbos. After that his lyre was thrown into the river. Zeus sent an eagle to retrive the lyre, and ordered both of them to be placed in the sky.[4]
In the film K-PAX the constellation of Lyra is the location of the planet K-PAX which is an inhabited world which orbits twin stars and has seven moons.
In Australian Aboriginal Astronomy, Lyra is known by the Boorong people in Victoria as the Malleefowl constellation.[5]
Lyra was known as Urcuchillay by the Incas and was worshipped as an animal deity.[6][7]
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how do i know if I am from this constellation?
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Comment by Amethyst-Angelica-Alexia-Alenthia LoveLight, on November 26, 2008 at 1:15pm -
NEW there is now also a chatbox on my groups and profile, you can add this one to your own profile or group when you want have this great chat box as the conversation can only be deleted by the moderators.
There are now 2 moderators, if you are intrested to become a moderator, please send a private message to me.
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Comment by Amethyst-Angelica-Alexia-Alenthia LoveLight, on November 23, 2008 at 3:25pm
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Hello dear IncthusLee.
That's great to hear, when reading your message I feel much joy.
I can sense your happiness in this.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Nice name too.
Lots of love, light and harmony,
Amey
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Comment by icthusLee on November 23, 2008 at 3:21pm - I have been trying to remember who i am, desperately so! last night, for the first time, I did a crown chakra meditation which I really connected too, and felt my chakra activating. Upon going to sleep at night a name came to me, one I have never heard before (in this life) the name was Anila. This has been in my head all day, and I believe it to be my name~I've remebered my name! When I've looked for it's meaning, it is of Sanskrit origin meaning 'child of the wind',,I feel so happy and somuch love and a sense of relief!! Thank you to ALL x I remember!!! x
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