Bear is derived from the Celtic word for "bear", "artos". In ancient Greece, archaic cult of Artemis in bear form survived into Classical times at Brauron, where young Athenian girls passed an initiation right as "arktai" "she bears". For Artemis and one of her nymphs as a she-bear, see the myth of Callisto. The constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, the great and little bears, are named for their supposed resemblance to bears, from the time of Ptolemy. The nearby star Arcturus means "guardian of the bear", as if it were watching the two constellations. Ursa Major has been associated
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