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Constellations Based off the Greek Myths
By: YelleH Date: September 3, 2016, 10:56 pm
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Greek astronomers in ancient times was started by seeking to
rationally explain the phenomenon of the stars as it did their
gods.
Today, their efforts are considered to be a major phase in the
history of astronomy.
Listed below with their images...the stars and who they
represented in ancient, Grecian times.
Enjoy!
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Re: Constellations Based off the Greek Myths
By: YelleH Date: September 3, 2016, 11:14 pm
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[center]Andromeda[/center]
Princess of Ethiopia and daughter of Cassiopeia and King Cepheus
of Ethiopia. Her mother compared her daughter’s beauty to the
sea nymphs. For the insult, Poseidon demanded Andromeda’s
sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus, in order to appease him.
Rescued by Perseus, she eventually married him and became the
great-grandmother of Hercules. For her story, she was granted
immortality among the stars.
[URL=
HTML http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/authoryellehughes/media/Camelot/Andromeda_zpsumxoymxe.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/authoryellehughes/Camelot/Andromeda_zpsumxoymxe.jpg[/img][/URL]
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Re: Constellations Based off the Greek Myths
By: YelleH Date: September 3, 2016, 11:17 pm
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[center]Aquila[/center]
King Zeus’ eagle familiar, responsible for carrying his
lightning bolts and the bringer of rain.
[URL=
HTML http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/authoryellehughes/media/Camelot/Aquila_zpsec6rsnro.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/authoryellehughes/Camelot/Aquila_zpsec6rsnro.jpg[/img][/URL]
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Re: Constellations Based off the Greek Myths
By: YelleH Date: September 3, 2016, 11:19 pm
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[center]Ara[/center]
The alter created by the Titans that helped Zeus defeat his
father Cronus.
[URL=
HTML http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/authoryellehughes/media/Camelot/Ara_zpsvbndxsst.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/authoryellehughes/Camelot/Ara_zpsvbndxsst.jpg[/img][/URL]
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Re: Constellations Based off the Greek Myths
By: YelleH Date: September 3, 2016, 11:21 pm
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[center]Argo Navis[/center]
Ship navigated by Jason and the Argonauts.
[URL=
HTML http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/authoryellehughes/media/Camelot/ArgoNavis_zps5ejfyp20.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/authoryellehughes/Camelot/ArgoNavis_zps5ejfyp20.jpg[/img][/URL]
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Re: Constellations Based off the Greek Myths
By: YelleH Date: September 3, 2016, 11:23 pm
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[center]Aries[/center]
The golden ram sacrificed to Zeus by Phrixus, for bringing him
safely to Colchis. Unfortunately, his sister, Helle, did not
survive. In her honor, a narrow, natural waterway in
northwestern Turkey was named after her.
[URL=
HTML http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/authoryellehughes/media/Camelot/Aries_zpsyd8qn57b.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/authoryellehughes/Camelot/Aries_zpsyd8qn57b.jpg[/img][/URL]
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Re: Constellations Based off the Greek Myths
By: YelleH Date: September 3, 2016, 11:24 pm
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[center]Auriga[/center]
Famous Greek charioteer, beloved by the gods.
[URL=
HTML http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/authoryellehughes/media/Camelot/Auriga_zpsls3f99g0.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/authoryellehughes/Camelot/Auriga_zpsls3f99g0.jpg[/img][/URL]
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Re: Constellations Based off the Greek Myths
By: YelleH Date: September 3, 2016, 11:28 pm
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[center][size=10pt]Boötes[/size][/center]
A plowman named Philomenus, memorialized in the stars by his
mother, the goddess Demeter.
[URL=
HTML http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/authoryellehughes/media/Camelot/Booumltes_zpsxanfcxqj.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/authoryellehughes/Camelot/Booumltes_zpsxanfcxqj.jpg[/img][/URL]
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Re: Constellations Based off the Greek Myths
By: Clay Death Date: September 3, 2016, 11:29 pm
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[quote author=Yelle Hughes link=topic=2480.msg44086#msg44086
date=1472961376]
Greek astronomers in ancient times was started by seeking to
rationally explain the phenomenon of the stars as it did their
gods.
Today, their efforts are considered to be a major phase in the
history of astronomy.
Listed below with their images...the stars and who they
represented in ancient, Grecian times.
Enjoy!
[/quote]
such a magical and celestial thread.
fantastic vision lady Y.
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Re: Constellations Based off the Greek Myths
By: YelleH Date: September 3, 2016, 11:30 pm
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[center]Cancer[/center]
The crab who pinched Hercules on the foot, while fighting the
Hydra. The goddess Hera immortalized him among the stars because
she hated Hercules.
[URL=
HTML http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/authoryellehughes/media/Camelot/Cancer_zpspfwsd26s.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/authoryellehughes/Camelot/Cancer_zpspfwsd26s.jpg[/img][/URL]
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