Constellation+Devin

Cygnus     The History And Mythology Of Cygnus Cygnus is a northern constellation. It's name in latin is the swan. This constellation is most recognizable in northern summer and fall. It's represented as the long-necked, wide winged bird. In the mythology of Greeks it has been idenified as many different legendary swans. Zeus diguised himself as a swan to seduce Leda,who gave birth to the Gemini, Helen of Troy ,and Clytemnestra, Orpheus was transformed into a swan after his murder,and was said to be placed in the sky next to Lyra. And thats when King Cycnus was transformed into a swan. There are three people by the name of the Cygnus, who were all transformed into swans also.