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Mike I doubt it, bacause Orion is written with an "omega" whereas "horion" and its derivatives are written with an "omicron". I stand by the "paraetymological" explanation mentioned in http://behindthename.com/messages/12940.html. This explanation also apprears in Kerenyi's Greek Mythology, although he suggest that "ouro" (to urinate) in ancient Greek also was a euphemism for "to ejaculate".

• The etymology of Orpheus - Mike C pls check it out - Pavlos  Nov 30 2001, 3:25:08 AM
  • You guys amaze me. I just love ya'll to pieces. n/t - Tracie  Dec 1 2001, 1:19:20 AM
    • Thanks :)))) n/t - Pavlos  Dec 3 2001, 7:45:26 AM
  • Re: The etymology of Orpheus - Mike C pls check it out - Mike C  Nov 30 2001, 9:51:55 PM
    • Re: The etymology of Orpheus - Mike C pls check it out - Pavlos  Dec 2 2001, 3:25:41 AM
  • Cool! :) n/t - Nanaea  Nov 30 2001, 7:20:42 PM