How do ancient Greek stories explain Scorpius and Orion being in the sky at different times of the year?

Question

Greek stories do not give a reason, as Scorpius and Orion are both visible at the same time during the summer.
Scorpius is hunting Orion, so Orion is hiding from Scorpius during the summer.
The hunter Orion is following Scorpius every night and trying to catch him to complete his hunt
Scorpius and Orion do not share a common story, according to the Greeks.

Answer 1

In ancient Greek mythology, the stories explaining the relationship between Scorpius and Orion are quite intriguing. According to one version of the myth, Orion was a giant huntsman and very proud of his abilities. His boastful nature angered the goddess Artemis (or in some versions, Gaia).

To punish Orion or to keep him from being too arrogant, Scorpius was sent to hunt him down. This is why the two constellations are linked in the sky; Orion is depicted as fleeing from Scorpius. As a result, when Orion rises in the sky during the winter months, Scorpius is in the opposite part of the sky and is not visible. Conversely, when Scorpius is up in the summer, Orion disappears into the horizon, as if he is hiding from the scorpion.

This cyclical relationship is a metaphor for the changing seasons as well as the eternal struggle between hunter and hunted. So, while both constellations could technically be visible in the summer sky at certain times, their mythological narrative supports the idea that Orion is trying to evade Scorpius, emphasizing their interaction through the seasons and reinforcing their significance in ancient Greek stories.