"The Pleiades are a young and hot open cluster of stars situated within the constellation of Taurus the Bull. This open cluster is often referred to as the "Seven Sisters," taken from Greek Mythology they are the daughters of Atlas and Pleione. However worldwide this cluster of stars (known to keen astronomers as M45) has captured the imagination of many modern and ancient cultures. Below is a selection of the different names given to this cluster from across the globe."

very cool! :)

http://ching.apana.org.au/~paulc/lore1.html