The Pleiades

The Pleiades were Greek nymphs. In Roman mythology, they were known as the Vergiliae.

Abode
The Pleiades were nymphs of stars.

Mythology
The Pleiades were loved and chased by Orion. Because they were loyal followers of Artemis, she went to Zeus and he turned them into stars.

Some accounts state that the Pleiades committed suicide after their father was punished or because of the fate of their siblings, the Hyades.

Relationships

 * Parents: Atlas and Pleione

Names

 * Alcyone
 * Celaeno
 * Electra
 * Maia
 * Merope
 * Sterope
 * Taygete