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Aquarius

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Represents Ganymede, the cupbearer of the gods, who was carried to the heavens by an eagle.

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Aries

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Symbolizes the ram with the golden fleece, sought after by Jason and the Argonauts.

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Pegasus

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The winged horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa when Perseus beheaded her.

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Ursa Minor

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Also known as the Little Bear, it symbolizes Arcas, Callisto’s son, who almost killed his mother in bear form before both were transformed into constellations.

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Gemini

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Symbolizes the twins Castor and Pollux, one mortal and one divine, who were inseparable in myth and in the stars.

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Orion

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The legendary hunter was placed among the stars by Zeus after being killed by a scorpion.

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Taurus

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Symbolizes the bull into which Zeus transformed to abduct Europa, a Phoenician princess.

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Andromeda

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Chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster, Andromeda was saved by Perseus.

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Virgo

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Commonly identified with Astraea, the goddess of innocence and purity, who left Earth for the heavens.

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Pisces

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Represents the fish into which Aphrodite and her son Eros transformed to escape the monster Typhon.

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Draco

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Represents the dragon Ladon, who guarded the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides.

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Scorpius

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The scorpion sent by Artemis to kill Orion, which led to its placement in the sky.

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Perseus

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Hero who saved Andromeda and killed the Gorgon Medusa; honored by being placed in the stars.

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Cygnus

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Represents the swan into which Zeus transformed to seduce Leda, or alternatively, the musician Orpheus transformed into a swan upon his death.

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Cancer

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The crab sent by Hera to defeat Hercules during his Twelve Labors, later placed in the sky for its efforts.

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Capricorn

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Signifies the goat Amalthea, who nourished the infant Zeus with her milk.

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Cassiopeia

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The vain queen who boasted about her unrivaled beauty, was placed in the sky by Poseidon as punishment.

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Ursa Major

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Represents Callisto who was turned into a bear and placed in the sky by Zeus to save her from Hera's wrath.

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Lyra

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Symbolizes the lyre of Orpheus, whose music charmed humans, animals, and even inanimate objects.

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Canis Major

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Symbols the great hunting dog, Orion’s faithful companion, Laelaps, who was placed among the stars.

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Sagittarius

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Often identified with Chiron, the wise and good-hearted centaur who tutored many Greek heroes.

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Cetus

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Represents the sea monster sent to devour Andromeda, which was slain by Perseus.

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Hydra

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Symbolizes the Lernaean Hydra, the many-headed serpent slain by Hercules during his second labor.

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Boötes

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Often associated with Icarius, who was killed in a drunken brawl and placed in the sky as a herdsman by Zeus.

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Leo

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Represents the Nemean Lion, slain by Hercules during his first labor.

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