Topic Research: The Mythology of Astrology

 

 

 

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I am going to create a storybook project focusing on myths behind astrological signs. I'm focusing on three myths: Aries, Cancer, and Scorpio. I would like to do all of the signs, but that may be too ambitious, so I'm going to focus on these three for now.

Aries:

This myth focuses on the flying ram Chrysomallus who rescued Phrixus and Helle. I would recreate the story of the golden fleece and it's association with Aries.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aries_(astrology)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aries_(constellation)#History_and_mythology

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Fleece

 

Cancer:

This myth focuses on Karkinos or Carcinus. Carcinus was a giant crab who came to the aid of Hydra as he fought Hercules. Hercules crushed the crab under his foot, and Hera rewarded Carcinus for his help by placing him in the sky. I would recreate this story and it's association with Cancer. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer_(astrology)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer_(constellation)#History_and_Mythology

https://www.theoi.com/Ther/Karkinos.html

Scorpio:

This myth focuses on Orion and Scorpius who face off when Orion boasts of his hunting abilities. I would recreate this story, and it's association with Scorpio. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpio_(astrology)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpius#Mythology

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_(mythology)

Other Sources:

https://classicsmalta.org/greek-myths-and-constellations/

https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/signs-of-the-zodiac.html