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Andromeda
Chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster, Andromeda was saved by Perseus.
Aquarius
Represents Ganymede, the cupbearer of the gods, who was carried to the heavens by an eagle.
Aries
Symbolizes the ram with the golden fleece, sought after by Jason and the Argonauts.
Cancer
The crab sent by Hera to defeat Hercules during his Twelve Labors, later placed in the sky for its efforts.
Capricorn
Signifies the goat Amalthea, who nourished the infant Zeus with her milk.
Cassiopeia
The vain queen who boasted about her unrivaled beauty, was placed in the sky by Poseidon as punishment.
Orion
The legendary hunter was placed among the stars by Zeus after being killed by a scorpion.
Leo
Represents the Nemean Lion, slain by Hercules during his first labor.
Pegasus
The winged horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa when Perseus beheaded her.
Perseus
Hero who saved Andromeda and killed the Gorgon Medusa; honored by being placed in the stars.
Scorpius
The scorpion sent by Artemis to kill Orion, which led to its placement in the sky.
Taurus
Symbolizes the bull into which Zeus transformed to abduct Europa, a Phoenician princess.
Ursa Major
Represents Callisto who was turned into a bear and placed in the sky by Zeus to save her from Hera's wrath.
Ursa Minor
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.
Virgo
Commonly identified with Astraea, the goddess of innocence and purity, who left Earth for the heavens.
Gemini
Symbolizes the twins Castor and Pollux, one mortal and one divine, who were inseparable in myth and in the stars.
Draco
Represents the dragon Ladon, who guarded the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides.
Cygnus
Represents the swan into which Zeus transformed to seduce Leda, or alternatively, the musician Orpheus transformed into a swan upon his death.
Lyra
Symbolizes the lyre of Orpheus, whose music charmed humans, animals, and even inanimate objects.
Pisces
Represents the fish into which Aphrodite and her son Eros transformed to escape the monster Typhon.
Sagittarius
Often identified with Chiron, the wise and good-hearted centaur who tutored many Greek heroes.
Cetus
Represents the sea monster sent to devour Andromeda, which was slain by Perseus.
Hydra
Symbolizes the Lernaean Hydra, the many-headed serpent slain by Hercules during his second labor.
Boötes
Often associated with Icarius, who was killed in a drunken brawl and placed in the sky as a herdsman by Zeus.
Canis Major
Symbols the great hunting dog, Orion’s faithful companion, Laelaps, who was placed among the stars.
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