Cycnus of Liguria - Wikipedia
In Greek mythology, Cycnus (Ancient Greek: Κύκνος "swan") Cygnus or Cidnus [1] was a king of Liguria, a beloved and lover of Phaethon, who lamented his death and was subsequently …
CYCNUS (Kyknos) - Ligurian King of Greek Mythology
KYKNOS (Cycnus) was a king of Liguria in northern Italy who, after the death of his dear friend Phaethon, leapt into the river Eridanos and was transformed into a swan. In ancient Greek lore …
Cycnus - Wikipedia
In Greek mythology, several characters were known as Cycnus (Ancient Greek: Κύκνος) or Cygnus. The literal meaning of the name is "swan", and accordingly most of them ended up …
Cygnus Constellation (the Swan): Stars, Myth, Facts, Location ...
Cygnus is associated with the myth of Zeus and Leda in Greek mythology. The constellation is easy to find in the sky as it features a well-known asterism known as the Northern Cross. …
Cygnus Constellation Mythology and History - Stellar Discovery
Jun 9, 2023 · Here are three versions of the origin of Cygnus from Greek mythology. All are quite different but each one ultimately ends with a transformation into a swan before ascending into …
Cycnus of Liguria in Greek Mythology - Greek Legends and Myths
Feb 21, 2021 · Cycnus is a common name in the tales of Greek mythology, but Cycnus of Liguria was an individual associated with Liguria in Northern Italy. Cycnus was the son of Sthenelos, a …
Cycnus of Liguria - hellenicaworld.com
In Greek mythology, Cycnus (Ancient Greek: Κύκνος "swan") or Cygnus, was a king of Liguria. Biography. Cycnus was the son of Sthenelus and the lover of Phaethon. (Servius explicitly …
Cycnus | Facts, Information, and Mythology - Encyclopedia Mythica
In the war of the Greeks against Troy, both Cycnus and Tenes assisted the Trojans, but both were slain by Achilles. As Cycnus could not be wounded by iron, Achilles strangled him with the …
Cygnus the Swan - BirdNote
Looking up into the grand panorama of the summer sky, you’ll find Cygnus the Swan. The story of this beautiful and prominent constellation comes to us from Greek mythology. Young Phaeton …
Cycnus of Liguria - Wikiwand
Sep 3, 2024 · In Greek mythology, Cycnus (Ancient Greek: Κύκνος "swan") or Cygnus was a king of Liguria, a beloved and lover of Phaethon, who lamented his death and was subsequently …