Canis Major, which means ‘greater dog’ in Latin is said to be Laelaps, the loyal guard dog of Orion. Known as the fastest dog in the world, Laelaps caught everything he hunted.
One day, King Cephalus sent it after the Teumissian fox, a mythical animal known for being impossible to catch. The two chased each other for years and once Zeus realised there was no end in sight, he placed them in the sky to continue their competition for the rest of eternity.
Canis Major is home to Sirius, the birghtest star in the sky and is located within the southern hemisphere. It is best seen betwen late December and March from almost everywhere on Earth.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Canis Major is closely associated with loyalty and competition, he would make the perfect gift for a dog-lover or someone with a competitive nature.
Canis Major, which means ‘greater dog’ in Latin is said to be Laelaps, the loyal guard dog of Orion. Known as the fastest dog in the world, Laelaps caught everything he hunted.
One day, King Cephalus sent it after the Teumissian fox, a mythical animal known for being impossible to catch. The two chased each other for years and once Zeus realised there was no end in sight, he placed them in the sky to continue their competition for the rest of eternity.
Canis Major is home to Sirius, the birghtest star in the sky and is located within the southern hemisphere. It is best seen betwen late December and March from almost everywhere on Earth.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Canis Major is closely associated with loyalty and competition, he would make the perfect gift for a dog-lover or someone with a competitive nature.
