Orion (giant hunter)
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Giant huntsman placed among the stars after his death. Homer sees him in the underworld still driving game across the asphodel meadow. The constellation keeps the tradition in continuous view.
Named in Greek, Roman, Norse, Islamic, Celtic and Asian tradition. Recorded as tradition, not asserted as history.
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Stature is recorded as the source states it, in that source’s own units. It is not a verified measurement unless this record sits in the Modern documented record class.
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