Lyra was often represented on star maps as a vulture or an eagle carrying a lyre, and hence is sometimes referred to as Vultur Cadens or Aquila Cadens ("Falling ... Lyra (disambiguation) · List of stars in Lyra · Beta Lyrae · R Lyrae

The constellation is associated with the myth of the Greek musician and poet Orpheus. It was first catalogued by the astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century.

Mythologically, Lyra (Λύρα in Greek) was the lyre of the great musician Orpheus, whose venture into the Underworld is one of the most famous of Greek stories.

30 июн. 2021 г. · The Lyra constellation was depicted as an eagle holding the lyre of Orpheus in its wings or beak. It was often called “Cadens” or “Vultur ... Orpheus' lyre · What is the myth behind...

History suggests that the constellation was originally associated with a vulture and later with a harp or lyre.

Lyra, “The Lyre” is the musical instrument invented by Hermes. It was given to Apollo who later gave it to his son Orpheus. Orpheus became so skilled at playing ...

Greek Mythology · Ian Ridpath tells us that the first lyre ever made, was "... invented by Hermes, the son of Zeus and Maia (one of the Pleiades).

The shape resembles the harp or lyre string instrument and is associated with the myth of the Greek musician Orpheus.

1 авг. 2022 г. · Learn about the double stars of the constellation Lyra and how Orpheus used his lyre to charm women and Hades the god of the underworld.