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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Constellations

what is a contelation?


Is a group of celestial bodies



common constelations:

  • Orion: The story of Orion dates all the way back to 1200 BC.(Dibon-Smith) Greek stories state that Orion was known as the “dweller of the mountain”.(Dibon-Smith) He was most known for his ability to hunt, but also as a lover.(Dibon-Smith)
  • Aquila: The Greeks saw this constellation as an eagle. This eagle is said to have to belonged to Zeus.(Miles) In the Roman version, Aquila helped Jupiter in the battle for the universe against the titans.(Miles)
  • Gemini: Gemini is a constellation the represents the twin brothers Castor and Pollux.(Bell) According to Greek myth, Castor was mortal, and Pollux was immortal.(Bell) When Castor died, Pollux begged Jupiter to allow him to join his brother in the heavens.
Constelations!!
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