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Hyas, in
Greek mythology, was a son of the
Titan Atlas by
Aethra (one of the
Oceanids). He was a notable archer who was killed by his intended prey. Some stories have him dying after attempting to rob a
lion of its cubs. Some have him killed by a
serpent, but most commonly he is said to have been gored by a wild boar. His sisters, the
Hyades, mourned his death with so much vehemence and dedication that they died of grief.
Zeus, in recognition of their familial love, took pity upon them and changed them into stars—the constellation
Hyades—and placed them in the head of
Taurus, where their annual rising and setting are accompanied by plentiful rain.
