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The ancient Greek myth behind Zodiac Virgo, is Astraea, Star Maiden, goddess of innocence, who once held the scales of justice.
- Revolutions of The Constellations
- Images of The Constellations
- Key to Individual Entries
- Constellations & The Adventures of Heracles
- Andromeda
- Aquarius
- Aquila
- Ara
- Argo
- Aries
For those unfamiliar with the basic visible mechanics of constellar movement, what follows is a brief outline, including Greek beliefs regarding the behaviour of the stars. The constellations revolve round a central point in the northern sky known as the pole star, or heavenly axis (Greek polos). Because of its far northern location, most of the st...
There are very few surviving depictions of the constellations in classical art: at most, a few Roman mosaics, and a partial depiction on the famous Farnese statue of the Titan Atlas. The images on this page are from a Renaissance-era ceiling fresco (circa 1573) decorating the Villa Farnese in Caprarola, Italy.
HEADINGThe common English name for the constellation. Latin : the Roman name of the constellation (usually the same as the one used in English today) Greek : The Greek name of the constellation. Akkadian & Sumerian :The old Eastern name for the constellation, predating the Greek. * NAMEA character associated with the constellation in surviving comp...
Heracles, "glory of the air," had his labours represented amongst the stars of heaven. The formula was evidently adopted from eastern sources, in particular the star myths of the so-called "Phoenician Heracles," the hero-god of Lebanon, Melqart. A number of his labours, although missing from the late Greek constellar arrangements, are perhaps recog...
Latin : Andromeda Greek : Andromedê Sumerian : LU.LIM (the Stag) Akkadian :Lulimu (the Stag) ANDROMEDAA Princess of Ethiopia, daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopea. Her mother offended the gods by boasting that the girl was more beautiful than the Nereids. Poseidon in wrath sent a sea-monster to devour the girl. When she was chained to the rocks, the h...
Latin : Aquarius (Water Bearer) Greek : Hydrokhoos (Water-Bearer) Sumerian :GU.LA (the Great) GANYMEDESA handsome Trojan prince. He was seized and carried off to heaven by an eagle sent down by Zeus, to become the cup-bearer of the gods. The eagle and boy were subsequently placed amongst the stars as the constellations Aquila and Aquarius. (Hyginus...
Latin : Aquila (the Eagle) Greek : Aiêtos (the Eagle) Akkadian : Erû (the Eagle) Sumerian :Á.MUSHEN (the Eagle) EAGLE OF APHRODITEWhen Zeus wished to seduce the goddess Nemesis, he transformed himself into a swan, and bade Aphrodite pursue him into her lap in the guise of an eagle. In this way he accomplished his seduction and in memorial placed an...
Latin : Ara (the Altar) Greek :Thytêrios (the Altar) ALTAR OF ZEUS When Zeus had gathered allies for the Titan War, they made sacrifices on an atlar constructed by the Cyclopes to pledge their alliegance. In memorial the god placed it amongst the stars as the constellation Ara. The rising of its stars heralded the storms of late autumn. (Hyginus 2....
Latin : Argo Greek :Argô (the Silver (Ship) ARGO The ship of the hero Argonauts which was constructed by Argus and Athena, with a talking beam placed on its prow. After their voyage in search of the Golden Fleece, the ship was placed amongst the stars in memorial as the constellation Argo. Only half of the ship can be seen in the stars, the forepar...
Latin : Aries (the Ram) Greek : Krios (the Ram) Akkadian : Argu (the Hired Man) Sumerian :LÚ.HUN.GÁ (the Hired Man) CHRYSOMALLUSA flying, golden-fleeced ram. It was sent by the cloud nymph Nephele to rescue her children, Phrixus and Helle, who were about to be sacrificed to the gods. The ram carried them across the seas, but Helle lost her grip and...
- Myths of the constellations on the Greek mythology. The constellation myths of Greek mythology are tales about gods and monsters, as well as villains and heroes.
- Aries Constellation. Within the constellations of Greek mythology the sign of Aries, there are two distinctly different stories associated with the name.
- Taurus Constellation. The myth of the Greek mythology constellation of Taurus is a classic story of how evil can be turned into good. According to the myth, there was once a bull named Cerus.
- Gemini Constellation. Many constellations have more than one story associated with them. People debate which myth influenced which one, but Gemini is different.
The 12 Star Maidens (12星座の巫女, Jyuni Seiza no Miko) are the main heroines of Conception: Please Give Birth to My Child!! and Conception Plus: Maidens of the Twelve Stars. The chosen priestesses of Granvania chosen by the Star God out of Granvania's females for their ability to expel Impurities...
Ancient Greek myths surrounding the 12 signs of the zodiac / Greek Mythology Virgo – The Ancient Greek Myth Behind the Zodiac Sign August 23 – September 22 The ‘maiden’ of the Virgo symbol is Astraea; the Star Maiden, goddess of innocence and purity, is only one of the various Greek myths behind Virgo and...
In a tale attributed to the Wyandot people, seven Singing Maidens, daughters of the Sun and the Moon, who live in Sky Land, descend to Earth and dance with human children. Their father, wrathful at their disobedience, banishes them to another part of the sky.
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The Scorpio Star Maiden and the palace physician. She offers medical attention and advice to all in Granvania, not just God's Gift and the Star Maidens. She has an indelible sex appeal, but her inner strength keeps her head on her shoulders in a fight.
