Yikes, seems like there was a bit of an uproar after the last issue onconstellation myths—where was the Cancer sign, folks? And the Virgo sign—was there some bias, perchance? But no worries, I’m here to set the record straight and fill in the blanks on all theconstellation tales.
So, Cancer, you might be wondering why I didn’t touch on you earlier. Was I just passing through? Well, let me tell you, it was simply a case of running out of time, not lack of love!
Remember the epic tale of Heracles and his labors? The guy who took down the invincible lion and became the proud mascot of Leo? This time, he’s geared up in that lion’s skin, ready to tackle the nine-headed Hydra. But this beast is no pushover; it’s got brains and brawn, giving our hero a run for his money. And just when Heracles is caught in thought, along comes a big ol’ crab to pinch his heel. And guess what? Our mighty hero smashes it flat with a tree trunk, turning it into a crabby pancake. And there you have it, the story of the Caretaker of the Sea—the Crab, or as we call it, Cancer.
Now, onto Virgo, and what a tale it is. We’ve got Hades, who’s actually Zeus’s older bro, but this guy is more of a homebody, not keen on the spotlight, and definitely not the smooth operator when it comes to the ladies. He’s been flying solo for quite a while now. But even a king needs a queen, right? So, one fine day, he locks eyes with his one true love—Persephone, his own niece. Not the most scandalous start, but Hades isn’t one for subtlety. He snatches her right off the flower-strewn field, making her his queen, and thus, she becomes Virgo.
And who could forget Libra, the justice bringer? Themis, the goddess with a sword in one hand (for swift judgment) and scales in the other (for fairness), is often found atop courthouses, preaching the virtues of justice to the masses. But let’s be real, people are only human, and we make mistakes. Thank goodness Themis is around to remind us that our actions are always watched—day or night, she’s the balance we need.
Now, onto Scorpio, the sign with a sting so mean. We’ve got Orion, the son of Poseidon, who’s a pretty good shot with a bow but not so hot with his mouth. He once boasted he could outshine Hera’s peacock, and boy, did that not go over well. Hera strikes back with a venomous scorpion, and depending on who you ask, it might have been Artemis or Apollo who really had it out for Orion, but either way, he meets his end at the hands—or pincers—of the scorpion, becoming the sign we know as Scorpio.
And then there’s Sagittarius, the archer that just won’t quit. Chiron, the wise centaur, is like the Yoda of Greek mythology, mentoring a whole host of heroes, including Achilles and Heracles. But in a cruel twist of fate, he’s struck down by an arrow dipped in Hydra venom. Since he’s immortal, he can’t even die, so he swaps his life for Prometheus’s freedom and becomes the Archer in the sky.
So there you have it, the tales of the zodiac, filled with as much drama and surprise as any soap opera. The Greek myths are many and varied, so if you’ve got more to add or want to share some knowledge, drop a line in the comments!
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