The Myth of Callisto: The Maiden Who Shines in the Night Sky

  There are many different versions of the myth of Callisto, although there are certain elements common to all of them. It’s basically the story of one of the several conquests of Zeus. He had a particular weakness for extramarital adventures but was always found out by his wife, Hera, in one way or another. The myth of Callisto claims that she was an extremely beautiful woman. In fact, the name Callisto means ‘the most beautiful’. In most versions of the story, this beautiful woman was the daughter of King Lycaon. He was a unique character, who had a total…