In this episode of Greeking Out, the hosts explore the Greek myths of Orion and Kallisto, who share a connection through the goddess Artemis, and how they became constellations. The first story details Orion's hunting prowess, his relationship with Artemis, and his tragic death orchestrated by Apollo, leading to Artemis placing him in the stars. The second story recounts Kallisto's friendship with Artemis, her unwanted love affair with Zeus, and Artemis's wrath when she learns of Kallisto's pregnancy, transforming her into a bear. The story concludes with Zeus placing Kallisto and her son Arcus in the sky as constellations to reunite them. The episode also includes a promotional break for National Geographic Kids activity kits.
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