It would be a belted Orion pursuing the daughters of pleione, who would be changing into stars.
"A Top-Floor Idyl"
George van Schaick
In Greek mythology they were known as the seven daughters of Atlas and pleione.
"The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost'"
Thomas Orchard
It is probable that only the best sight could then distinguish pleione, as in our own day.
"Astronomy for Amateurs"
Camille Flammarion