This print is perfect for any astronomy lover. Featured is the constellation, Canis Major (The Greater Dog). The constellation belongs to the Orion family of constellations along with Canis Minor, Lepus, Monoceros, and Orion.

In mythology, Canis Major is associated with Laelaps, the fastest dog in the world, one destined to catch anything it pursued. Zeus gave Laelaps to Europa as a present. Europa's husband, Cephalus, took the dog to Thebes to hunt down a fox that was causing some trouble there. Like Laelaps, the fox was extremely fast and was destined to never be caught. Once the dog found the fox and started chasing it, the race did not appear to have an end in sight. Zeus himself finally ended it and turned both animals to stone. He placed the dog in the night sky as the constellation Canis Major.

Dimensions:
1) 8in. W x 10in. L