One of the oldest and most famous constellations in our skies, Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is recognised by cultures spanning thousands of years - from ancient Greece to Indigenous North America.
According to Greek mythology, the nymph Callisto was seduced by Zeus and gave birth to a son, Arcas.
When Hera, Zeus' wife, learned of the betrayal, she transformed Callisto into a bear in a rage.
Years later, while out hunting, Arcas unknowingly aimed his bow at the bear in front of him - unaware it was his mother. Zeus intervened and placed them both in the sky as Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, ensuring they would be reunited for eternity.
Ursa Major has been used as a guide for navigation for centuries and endures as a symbol of guidance, motherhood, and protection.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Ursa Major is closely associated with parental love, she would make the perfect gift for mum.
One of the oldest and most famous constellations in our skies, Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is recognised by cultures spanning thousands of years - from ancient Greece to Indigenous North America.
According to Greek mythology, the nymph Callisto was seduced by Zeus and gave birth to a son, Arcas.
When Hera, Zeus' wife, learned of the betrayal, she transformed Callisto into a bear in a rage.
Years later, while out hunting, Arcas unknowingly aimed his bow at the bear in front of him - unaware it was his mother. Zeus intervened and placed them both in the sky as Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, ensuring they would be reunited for eternity.
Ursa Major has been used as a guide for navigation for centuries and endures as a symbol of guidance, motherhood, and protection.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Ursa Major is closely associated with parental love, she would make the perfect gift for mum.
