In Greek mythology, Arcas was the son of Zeus and Callisto(daughter of Lycaon). Hera became jealous, and in anger, transformed Callisto into a bear. She would have done the same or worse to her son, had Zeus not hidden Arcas in an area of Greece that would come to be called Arcadia. According to the legend, Lycaon massacred his grandson, Arcas and offered him as meal to the Gods. But Arcas was resurrected by Zeus.