| In Greek mythology, the Pleiades were nymphs, the daughters
of Atlas & Pleione. Together with the Hyades they served as nursemaids
to Bacchus. The mythology is confusing but it is apparent that they had the
usual troubles that nymphs seem to have, being pursued by Zeus and various
other Gods. One day the great hunter Orion saw the Pleiades - or maybe it
was just Merope - liked what he saw and started a pursuit that lasted 7 years.
Zeus finally answered their prayers, turned them into doves and placed them
among the stars. When Orion was later killed he was also placed in the heavens
behind the Pleiades where he could continue the chase.
The Pleiades are one of the nearest galactic open clusters in the night skies.
The arrangement shown approximates the Pleiades positions in the sky. |
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Asterope |
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Taygeta
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Maia |
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Celaeno
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Alcyone
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Merope
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Electra
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Design Size:
(each) |
without border
with octagonal border |
60 x 60 stitches
66 x 66 stitches |
3 3/8" x 3 3/8"
3 5/8" x 3 5/8" |
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Design
Asterope
Taygeta
Maia
Celaeno
Alcyone
Merope
Electra |
18 ct mono canvas
French Blue
Colonial Blue
Black
Pewter
Victorian Red
Butter Yellow
Santa Fe Sage |
Chartpack includes instructions for all seven
designs.
Stitched with #4, #8 , #12 and #16 Braid by Kreinik, Cresta d'Oro by
Rainbow Gallery, Daisies and Gemstones by Gumnut Yarns, Fine Velour by Fleur
de Paris, Opalescence by Needle Necessities, Silk n' Colors by The Thread
Gatherer, Trebizond by Access Commodities, Watercolours by The Caron Collection,
Danish Flower Thread, and DMC floss and perle 5 & 12 |
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