Maia Callisto with Zeus. Wronged by the love affair, Zeus' wife Hera in a jealous rage had transformed Callisto into a bear. Arcas is the eponym of Arcadia, where Maia was born. The story of Callisto and Arcas, like that of the Pleiades, is an "aition" for a stellar formation, the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, the Great and Little Bear. Her name is related to μαῖα ("maia"), an honorific term for older women related to μήτηρ ("mētēr") 'mother'. "Maia" also means "midwife" in Greek. In ancient Roman religion and myth, Maia embodied the concept of growth, as her name
Ursa Major (comics) off. Machine Man extrudes spikes from his head, killing Ursa Major. Ursa Major appeared in the "Avengers Assemble" episode "Secret Avengers". He appeared as a member of the Winter Guard, but did not speak during the episode. Ursa Major (comics) Ursa Major (Mikhail Uriokovitch Ursus) is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as a member of the Soviet Super-Soldiers. His first appearance was in "Incredible Hulk" #258, and the character was created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Born in Blagoveshchensk, Mikhail Ursus was one of the