The signs of the zodiac are identified with twelve groups of stars. They were associated with one of the four elements. The word zodiac means “the circle of animals. Zodiac signs relate to the Greek Myths because, the Greek Zodiac’s told how the groups of stars found their way into the heavens. The twelve signs explain how those groups of stars found their way into the sky. Born on May 30th, 2004, I am a Gemini. Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac. It is represented by the Roman Numeral two. It symbolizes energy. It means they are social people, also that they are energetic, and always will go in the direction that they want to go in. My zodiac story starts with the Castor and Polydeuces, twin brothers. The story behind Gemini starts with two twin brothers, Castor and Polydeuces. Their mother’s name was Leda, the Queen of Sparta. They are called “twins” but they have different fathers.Tyndareus, the King of Sparta, was Castor’s father, so that made Castor was a mortal. Zeus was the father of Polydeuces, that made him a demigod (half human half god). …show more content…
Throughout that expedition this guy named Idas killed Castor and Castor was sent to the underworld. Polydeuces was very upset because of that. As time went on Zeus requested that Polydeuces should live on Mt. Olympus with the rest of the gods. Polydeuces declined saying that he couldn’t live like that without his brother. Zeus, with love, gave Polydeuces the right to see his brother Castor again, sometimes in the underworld and sometimes on Mt. Olympus. This story became the Gemini zodiac and constellation because of the lovely story of brotherly
Greek mythology is not the only myth out there about the way the Leo consolation was created. New theory's can also be adapted. For example, before even man were created, the animals had their society. There would also be a hierarchy in the jungle. The greater and stronger the animal was, the higher it would be placed in society. The main animals during this time period are know known as the zodiac animals and the others branched off of them. The Pisces, was at the bottom of this chain for it was just a weak scared fish followed by Virgo the virgin and Gemini. Next was cancer the crab, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Libra. The nobles of this society was Aries, Scorpio, Taurus and Aquarius. The king of the jungle was Leo the Lion because of it;s dominating features and how the lion made sure everything was in place. These days it was always sunny and bright and there was never darkness for 500 years. On the 500th year anniversary the sky turned dark and for 50 days it never got bright. The Leo realized that it would never fully go back to brightness and that he and the creatures needed
The Greek myth behind Taurus is that Zeus fell in love with a young girl named Europa, and transformed into a kind and gentle white bull in order to trick the girl into climbing on his back. When she did, he whisked her away to Crete by swimming there through the sea, and thereafter she had three of sons with Zeus. Only the front part of the bull is seen in the constellation, and it is said that it is to show the bull half submerged as he would have been in the myth.
Identification of the Taurus constellation is very old, dating to the Chalcolithic era. Appearance of the the constellation marks the vernal equinox, which is the official start of spring. There is an ancient Mesopotamian work of literature in which the goddess Ishtar sends Taurus to kill a man named Gilgamesh. In the ancient work, Taurus is the Bull of Heaven. To the Egyptians, the constellation Taurus was as sacred bull that symbolized the renewal of life in spring, matching the association with the vernal equinox. In Greek mythology, Taurus was identified with Zeus. The constellation wasn't associated with one culture, but many, and it's symbolism was always related to spring and life.
Gemini’s are usually characterized as lively, intellectual, and adaptable, but they could be fickle. Gemini’s are widely known for their dual personalities and ability to change mood from moment to moment.
The Signs of the Zodiac is a belief that your birthday determines what you would be like. The fortunes of everything is affected by events in heaven.
The myth that goes with this constellation is this: The greek god Zeus had an affair with the queen of Tiryns, and produced a demigod named Hercules (or Heracles) and Hera, the queen of the gods, swore to kill Hercules as punishment for her husband's (Zeus) infidelity. In one of Hercules 12 tasks he was battling Hydra, a sea serpent, and Hera sent Cancer to aid Hydra. Hercules crushed the crab under his foot and as token to Cancer,
The Zodiac has a variety of different people. For Example, when you start the book you have the main character, Steven, then soon you go to a different place and you get someone else with a different personality.
I have chosen this constellation due to the fact that Capricorn is my Zodiac sign and perhaps I would like to learn more about it.The Capricornus constellation is located in the Southern Hemisphere,representing a that is blend of fish and goat and mean "goat horn".It is one of the Zodiac constellations identified by the famous Greek philosopher Ptolemy. While Capricorn is often referred to the zodiac sign,Capricornus refers to the constellation.Capricorn in the ancient Summeria was associated with the Mesopotanian god Enki.The goat fish represents Enki later known as Ea in the Babylonian legend.In the beginning Enki was the main supreme being of the metropolis of Eridu.Enki was the god of the artisanship of water,saltwater,lake water,intellect
In Greek mythology, Aquarius is represented by a vase pouring water into another constellation known as the Piscis Austrinus, it is also believed to be connected with Troy, Troy was a boy tending to sheep when Zues (a Greek God), took interest in him and turned himself into a eagle and carried him to Mount Ide where he would serve drinks to Zues. One day he decides he doesn't want to anymore
Ascertaining the defining characteristics associated with the celestial bodies of astrology will establish the novice in the fundamentals of astrology, and enhance the comprehension of adept astrologers. After all, as planets orbit established positions, the axis of astrology encompasses the idiosyncrasies of the planets. Additionally, a familiarization of Greek and Roman deities benefits the comprehension of the various planetary personalities.
This constellation has a very long history, and may have been recognised and identified by cultures more than 30,000 years ago. In ancient Egypt, this constellation was said to show Osiris, the God of the Dead. Osiris was killed and dismembered by his brother Set, who wanted to usurp his throne. But Isis, his wife and sister, gathers the pieces of Osiris’ body and briefly resurrects him to have a son, Horus with him. However,
Aquarius is my favorite constellation in the night sky. Despite it's interesting backstory rooted in Greek mythology, it is my Zodiac sign by birth. It's dates on the Zodiac calendar range from January 21st to February 18th. My birthday happens to be February 9th, which draws me to this constellation. Although it is sorted into the air category of the Zodiac signs, I can also identify with it because I love the water and swimming. Aquarius is even Latin for "water bearer" or one who has a passion for water. Aquarius born people are known, and not scientifically proven to be optimists, creative, determined, and can even be very rebellious and idealistic. The official backstory of the constellation Aquarius and how it got it's place in the sky
Zodiacs are symbols that represent the date or month you were born. They are also made up stories, fables, or myths about Greek hero's and monsters. Can zodiacs also be constellations? Yes, zodiacs can also be constellations. However, there are not twelve zodiac constellations, like in the zodiac calendar or in astrology, but thirteen zodiac constellations. The thirteen zodiac constellations consist of Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Capricornus, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Ophiuchus, Pisces, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Taurus and Virgo. These thirteen constellations are located within a band that's about twenty degrees wide in the sky. This band is different and unique from other bands because it is that one band where the sun, the moon, and all the planets
The myth associated with the Gemini zodiac is the myth of Castor and Pollux. Castor and Polydeuces, born from Leda’s eggs, had a very strong brotherly bond even though Castor came from a mortal father and Polydeuces came from Zeus (Daly, Kathleen N.). Castor and Polydeuces are known from the Jason and the Argonauts expedition. Castor is killed eventually killed in battle and sent to the Underworld, while Polydeuces was granted immortality by Zeus, but wanted to share it with his brother (Daly, Kathleen N.). Zeus was apparently touched by their brotherly love and allowed Polydeuces and Castor to move back and forth between the Underworld and Olympus (“Castor”). Zeus also put the twins in the sky as the constellation Gemini to keep them together (Daly, Kathleen
2.The mythology of the constellation of Aries is Aries, the "ram", is the first of the twelve zodiacal constellations, and in greek myth represents the animal whose fleece was sought by Jason and the argonauts. Legend has it that when king Athamus of Boetia took a second wife, Ino, she was extremely jealous and resentful of his existing children, especially his son, Phrixus. She therefore deviously plotted the failure of the corn