The Seven Sisters, known as Matariki in Aotearoa and the Pleiades in Greek mythology, have been a source of fascination for thousands of years. While many cultures describe seven stars, today, most people can only see six with the naked eye.

A groundbreaking study suggests that the myth of the Seven Sisters may be one of the oldest stories in human history, dating back 100,000 years. This shared legend appears in Greek, Indigenous Australian, and other global traditions, possibly carried by early humans as they migrated from Africa. The study proposes that Pleione, once brighter, may have faded over time, explaining why one of the seven stars is now missing.

Could this ancient myth be an early form of scientific observation? Explore the celestial mystery of Matariki and the lost sister of the Pleiades.