The Scorpius constellation has intrigued people for centuries,
not only for its distinctive shape, but also because it is one
of the brightest constellations in the sky. The name is Latin
for scorpion, or literally translated as the creature with the
burning sting. However, Scorpius is not a scorpion to everyone.
The Javanese people of Indonesia call this constellation
Banyakangrem, meaning "the brooded swan" or Kalapa Doyong,
meaning "leaning coconut tree." In Hawaii, it is known as the
demigod Maui's Fishhook. In Chinese mythology, the constellation
was part of the Azure Dragon.