In the Chinese love story of Qi Xi, Niu Lang (Altair) and his two children (β and γ Aquilae) are separated forever from their wife and mother Zhi Nu (Vega), who is on the far side of the river, the Milky Way.[10]
Ezinganekwaneni zamaShayina, kunendaba yothando ngoQi Xi, lapho uNuu Lang (Altair) namadodana akhe amabili (β no γ Aquila) behlukaniswa nonina, uZhinu (Vega), ohlala ngasemfuleni ngakolunye uhlangothi . , indlela yobisi.