This document summarizes the life cycle of stars and stellar mythology. It describes how stars initially fuse hydrogen in their cores to maintain equilibrium. Over time, the outer layers begin fusing heavier elements, causing the stars to expand. Eventually fusion stops and the stars contract until fusing again in cycles. Depending on their mass, stars will ultimately collapse into a supernova once fusion can no longer continue. The document also notes that ancient civilizations ascribed mythological and spiritual significance to stars, viewing them as gods, souls of the dead, or entities with supernatural power.