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The Origin of the Greek Constellations

The constellations are much more than patterns of stars in the sky. They’ve served many purposes in our history as a species. In fact, astronomy is pretty much the oldest science known to mankind.

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Orion confronts Taurus. In the sky, Orion is depicted facing the snorting charge of neighbouring Taurus the Bull, yet the myth of Orion makes no reference to such a combat. However, the constellation originated with the Sumerians, who saw in it their great hero Gilgamesh fighting the Bull of Heaven. The Sumerian name for Orion was URU AN-NA, meaning light of heaven. Taurus was GUD AN-NA, bull of heaven. Orion The Hunter, Million Stars, The Hunter, Black And White, Stars, White, Black

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Orion confronts Taurus. In the sky, Orion is depicted facing the snorting charge of neighbouring Taurus the Bull, yet the myth of Orion makes no reference to such a combat. However, the constellation originated with the Sumerians, who saw in it their great hero Gilgamesh fighting the Bull of Heaven. The Sumerian name for Orion was URU AN-NA, meaning light of heaven. Taurus was GUD AN-NA, bull of heaven.

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Andromeda (Inked and Screened Print Shop)- This screen print depicts the constellation named after Andromeda as told in Greek mythology. It also shows the Andromeda galaxy, which was also named after her. Andromeda Constellation, Galaxy Facts, Aquarius Constellation Tattoo, Leo Constellation Tattoo, Virgo Constellation Tattoo, Aquarius Constellation, Virgo Constellation, Astronomy Constellations, Leo Constellation

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Andromeda (Inked and Screened Print Shop)- This screen print depicts the constellation named after Andromeda as told in Greek mythology. It also shows the Andromeda galaxy, which was also named after her.

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13 Legendary Constellations and the Stories Behind Them (According to Greek Mythology)

You may have heard of the “Big Dipper,” but finding famous constellations among the stars requires knowledge of their fascinating history.

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Inked and Screened Greek Constellations Prints | Price & Reviews | Drop (formerly Massdrop) Astronomical Phenomena, Constellation Orion, Orion Constellation, Astronomy Constellations, Constellation Art, Ursa Major, Orion Nebula, Constellation Print, Dark Ink

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