Alcyone???

#1 09-06-2003, 03:20 PM

What exactly does Alcyone mean? How do you pronounce it? Is it what the SVX was called in Japan or something?

#2 09-06-2003, 03:50 PM

I think their was a thread on this one not to long ago try searchin it.

#3 09-06-2003, 04:40 PM

as an SVX owner with ALCYONE on his license plates, i've grown weary of explaining the multiple meanings of the word. now when people ask i just say "it's the name of a star, and it's also what they call this car in japan.."

i just think it's a cool looking word

-adam

#4 09-06-2003, 05:45 PM

i did a search and could not find anything of interest on Alcyone.

Rotorflyr · #5 09-06-2003, 06:30 PM

You must not have searched very hard.......

Here's the thread:Alcyone

Seraph · #6 09-06-2003, 08:09 PM

History of Alcyone and the Pleiades: Called "The Central One", Alcyone is the central or main star and also the largest star of the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters; the seven stars which are situated on the shoulder blade of Taurus, the Bull. Alcyone is often seen as representing the whole group that are all situated within one degree.

In Greek Mythology, Alcyone, who in grief over the death of her husband Ceyx, threw herself into the sea and was changed into a halcyon; a bird identified with the kingfisher, believed to have had the power to calm the wind and the waves at the time of the winter solstice when it nested on the sea. Halcyon means tranquil and free from disturbance or care; prosperous; golden: as in "halcyon years".

----------------- SUBARU RELATION??? -------------

The Subaru logo in the shape of Pleiades. So Alcyone is the center piece -- yeah right why is the SVX the bastard child of SOA/FHI then? Sorry, back to topic. So far, there were only 3 cars from FHI that had that name. Alcyone XT (the original), Alcyone SVX, and a non production model called Alcyone Amadeus.

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#7 09-06-2003, 09:51 PM

thanks seraph... oh i did search pretty hard

#8 09-07-2003, 09:50 AM

O yeah i just remembered i think alcyone was mispelled in the begining of this htread i talk about so it might be hard ot find it but owell your question has been answered.

Alycone · #9 09-07-2003, 11:36 PM

It's not misspelled.

#10 09-08-2003, 01:49 PM

I meant in the post he should be searchin for sorry for the lack of clarity