{"id":48348,"date":"2025-05-10T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=48348"},"modified":"2025-05-08T09:23:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T07:23:54","slug":"celestial-myths-zodiac-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/it\/celestial-myths-zodiac-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a Look at the Ancient Stories Behind Each Zodiac Sign!"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.833333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.833333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.833333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.833333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:70.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.833333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:66.833333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:66.833333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>The 12 signs of the zodiac are a product of the ancient European culture and science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creation of these signs goes thousands and thousands of years into the past, into the golden age of ancient Greece and Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&rsquo;re not too invested into astrology, or you think it&rsquo;s hokum, you must admit it&rsquo;s still a <strong>fascinating ancient heritage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the signs are named in Latin, their core background comes from <strong>ancient Greece<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind each of the 12 signs hides a Greek myth. Let&rsquo;s uncover them together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Golden Fleece&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29252 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aries-stars-zodiac-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Ram (lat. Aries) is the constellation connected to <strong>the Golden Ram<\/strong> from Greek mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Crius Chrysomallus<\/em> is its name in Greek, and literally means the Golden-Fleeced Ram. This mythological animal is said to have earned its place among the stars with an act of great bravery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This myth varies in versions, but in all of them the Ram appears as the hero who saved two children, <strong>Phrixus and Helle<\/strong>. They were about to be sacrificed to the gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Golden Ram is Sent by the God Hermes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this particular version, the King Athamas is about to sacrifice his two children to the gods of Olympus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The king was tricked into that horrifying act by his wife and the childrens&rsquo; own mother, the nymph Nephele.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the last moment before the sacrifice was to be done, <strong>Hermes<\/strong> is said to have sent <strong>the Golden Ram<\/strong> to take the children and carry them off to safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ram&rsquo;s ability to fly was only one of many.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Nymph Nephele Is the One Who Sent the Ram<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In another version, the Ram was sent by the children&rsquo;s mother, <strong>Nephele<\/strong>. This time around, it was their stepmother Ino who was trying to get them killed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This detail, however, is all that&rsquo;s different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In essence, the Golden Ram sacrificed itself in the children&rsquo;s place to appease the gods.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The strenght and magic<\/strong> of the Ram is thought to have been passed onto the sign of Aries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Cretan Bull<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-960x641.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-1080x721.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20802'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='802'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39388 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-960x641.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/taurus-zodiac-sign-1080x721.jpeg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The sign of Taurus and its creation are usually associated with the Minotaur, likely because that&rsquo;s the mythical bull most of us are familiar with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bull in question, however, precedes the birth of the Minotaur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Bull of island Crete<\/strong> was such a <strong>magnifico<\/strong> creature that Minos risked the wrath of Poseidon by refusing to sacrifice it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Great Bull Was Part of the 12 Herculean Labours<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bull ravaged the island of Crete until <strong>Heracles<\/strong> captured it. After its release, though, it went to ravage Marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, it was killed by the hero <strong>Theseus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For its magnificence, the Bull was placed among the stars as Taurus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Twins Castor and Pollux<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20802'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='802'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29271 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-gemini-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The constellation of Gemini hides a touching tale of two brothers, Castor and Pollux.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Castor was the true son of King Tyndareus of Sparta, <strong>Pollux&rsquo;s father was the god Zeus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Duality of the Twins<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Zeus, Pollux was <strong>immortal<\/strong>. His brother Castor, who he loved dearly, sadly wasn&rsquo;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, they went on to complete many deeds &ndash; even being named <strong>Argonauts<\/strong>. Castor was, however, killed in a battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pollux begged Zeus to let him join his brother in Hades, choosing to die with him rather than live forever.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deeply touched by this love, Zeus placed them among constellations as Gemini.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Carcenius<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29351 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-cancer-placement-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Carcenius is among less known creatures from the Greek mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was <strong>the gigantic crab<\/strong> that faced Heracles. The Crab was sent by Hera to aid the Larnean Hydra in the fight against the great hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Heracles killed the Crab instantly, Hera went on to honor Carcenius&rsquo; sacrifice. And so, it became the constellation of Cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This myth speaks to the sacrificing and vulnerable nature of this sign.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Nemean Lion<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"chirone in leo\" class=\"wp-image-29381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20802'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='802'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"chirone in leo\" class=\"wp-image-29381 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-leo-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Lion in question is yet another animal Heracles conquered as part of his <strong>12 Labours<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Might of Leo<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many had tried to kill the Nemean Lion and died trying. Its skin couldn&rsquo;t be pierced by any weapon and no armor stood chance against its claws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heracles then remembered to <strong>wrestle<\/strong> and strangle the beast and thus completed the first of his 12 quests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heracles&rsquo; fiercest enemy, Hera, decided to commend his foe once more. So came about the constellation of Leo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Maiden Astraea<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"chirone in vergine\" class=\"wp-image-29566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20802'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='802'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"chirone in vergine\" class=\"wp-image-29566 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-virgo-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The virgin behind the sign of Virgo is <strong>the goddess Astraea<\/strong>. She was the goddess of <strong>Justice<\/strong> and the daughter of another Justice goddess, <strong>Themis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She chose to live among humans instead of Mount Olympus, along some other Greek deities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the gods began to lose control of mankind, most of them turned to Olympus and left the mortal world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Astraea chose to stay the longest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At some point, however, she also asked for Zeus&rsquo; help to remove her from the world of humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He placed her among constellations as Virgo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The Scales of Justice<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20675'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='675'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29301 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zodiac-sign-libra-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The constellation of Libra doesn&rsquo;t hide any mythological creature. Instead, it&rsquo;s based on an <strong>inanimate object<\/strong>&nbsp;&ndash; the Scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the meaning of the Scales is self-explanatory, it&rsquo;s unclear <em>whose<\/em> scales they were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several goddesses are named &ndash; <strong>Astraea, Themis <\/strong>e <strong>Tyche<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Themis and Astraea are the goddesses of Justice. Tyche is in charge of Fate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Libra and Virgo, Mother and Daughter<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One particular detail works in favor of the goddess behind Libra being <strong>Themis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Astraea, who&rsquo;s been put in the stars as <strong>Vergine<\/strong>, is Themis&rsquo; daughter. It would be a little strange for one goddess to be the cause of both these constellations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the constellations of Virgo and Libra are seen <strong>side by side in the heavens<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that, the placement of these two zodiac signs one after another is not an accident either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It speaks of <strong>mother and daughter<\/strong> striving to be close to each other. It&rsquo;s said they&rsquo;ll be reunited when the Golden Age returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Orion&rsquo;s Death<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-2048x1448.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-960x679.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-1080x764.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"848\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20848'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='848'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35542 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-2048x1448.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-960x679.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/scorpio-stars-light-1080x764.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The Scorpius<\/strong> is said to be the child of the earth goddess Gaia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s linked the the hunter Orion. The hunter in question was an ally to the gods, but could sometimes antagonize them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On one such occasion, he angered Gaia by boasting he&rsquo;d be able to kill any animal in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allora, <strong>Gaia sent Scorpius<\/strong>, who stung and killed the hunter. They were both placed among the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in the myth, we may encounter the <strong>vengefulness<\/strong> of the sign of Scorpio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. The Chiron<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-960x641.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-1080x721.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20802'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='802'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39387 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-960x641.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sagittarius-zodiac-sign-1080x721.jpeg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most commonly, the Sagittarius is associated with Chiron. He was a <strong>centaur<\/strong>, but was civilised and wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, he <strong>trained<\/strong> many of the well known Greek heroes. It&rsquo;s also assumed her taught Achilles to hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>A Centaur or a Satyr?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another tale links him to <strong>Crotus<\/strong>, the Archer satyr. There&rsquo;s talk of him having invented the hunting bow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Muses of Mount Helion requested that he be honored with a constellation of his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though Sagittarius is always presented as a centaur, it&rsquo;s easy to see why Crotus the Archer is thought to be the creature behind this sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. The Sea-Goat<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"chirone in capricorno\" class=\"wp-image-29627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20802'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='802'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"chirone in capricorno\" class=\"wp-image-29627 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-capricorn-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is the creature behind the sign of Capricorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sea-Goat breastfed the god Zeus when he was an infant, and later took care of him in his childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The creature&rsquo;s true name is <strong>Amalthea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In grattitiude, Zeus placed it among the stars as the forementioned sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pan&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another creation tale is that of <strong>the wilderness god Pan<\/strong>. When the monster Typhon attacked the gods, and Zeus&rsquo; leg was injured, Pan was the one who healed him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, as thanks, the king of gods palced him among the stars as Capricorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Fishtail Question<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know Capricorn is shown in the form of <strong>a goat with a fishtail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, it&rsquo;s easy to assume that&rsquo;s because the Sea-Goat is the true myth behind this sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuttavia, <strong>Pan actually obtained a fishtail<\/strong> while fleeing Typhon and attempting to turn himself into a fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like it&rsquo;s up to each of us to choose the myth we prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Ganymede and Zeus<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"chirone in acquario\" class=\"wp-image-29320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20802'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='802'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"chirone in acquario\" class=\"wp-image-29320 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chiron-in-aquarius-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before becoming a constellation, Aquarius was Ganymede, a prince of Troy. Another version paints him as a sheperd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anyway, Ganymede is said to have been the most beautiful man in the world, so Zeus sent an eagle to bring Ganymede to him.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Mount Olympus, Ganymede became <strong>Zeus&rsquo; lover<\/strong> e <strong>cupbearer<\/strong> of the gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&nbsp;The Queerness of Aquarius<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This myth speaks volumes of the Aquarians&rsquo; <strong>strano<\/strong> e <strong>innovativo<\/strong> natura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some sources claim that Ganymede was actually the first human to ever directly interract with the gods.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others say Hera was fiercely jealous of Ganymede, and would torment him any chance she got.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, in yet another never seen before turn of events, the capricious Zeus actually showed compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to appologize to Ganymede for his trouble, he placed him among constellations as the Waterbearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. The Fish That Saved Aphrodite<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28858 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-scaled.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pisces-chiron-stars-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The fish in Pices symbolise <strong>the goddess Aphrodite<\/strong> and her son <strong>Eros<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the gods were facing their enemies Typhon and Echidna, most of them feld Olympus and sought refuge across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Middle East, Typhon, <strong>the monster of monsters<\/strong>, almost caught up with Aphrodite and Eros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To evade him, much like the Pan, they transformed into <strong>fish<\/strong> and jumped into the river Euphrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In grattitude for saving them from sure death, the fish became the face of the constellation of Pices.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 12 signs of the zodiac are a product of the ancient European culture and science. 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